Description

This comforting skillet recipe features tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy balsamic tomato sauce with fresh basil for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 garlic cloves minced

1 cup crushed tomatoes

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1/2 cup chicken broth

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)

1/4 cup fresh basil chopped

Instructions

1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and set aside

2. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium high and sear chicken 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden

3. Remove chicken and add garlic to the skillet, cook until fragrant

4. Add balsamic vinegar and scrape browned bits from the pan

5. Stir in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth and simmer until slightly thickened

6. Reduce heat and whisk in heavy cream and optional Parmesan until smooth

7. Return chicken to the sauce, spoon sauce over top, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through

8. Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: dinner
Method: skillet
Cuisine: italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 700
Fat: 25
Saturated Fat: 10
Unsaturated Fat: 12
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 15
Fiber: 2
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 100

Keywords: tomato, basil, chicken, balsamic, creamy, skillet, easy, weeknight