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Garlic Basil Chicken with Tomato Butter Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Garlic Basil Chicken with Tomato Butter Sauce is a flavorful and easy-to-make Italian-American main course. Tender boneless chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection and then simmered in a luscious sauce made from butter, garlic, cherry tomatoes, chicken broth, lemon juice, and fresh basil. The result is a savory, aromatic dish with just a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, perfect for a weeknight dinner served alongside pasta, rice, or crusty bread.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Tomato Butter Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to infuse flavor throughout the meat.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to keep warm.
  3. Prepare the sauce base: Reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter to the same skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and optional red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 30 seconds until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
  4. Cook the tomatoes: Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to burst and release their juices, creating a chunky, flavorful base.
  5. Deglaze and simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring to deglaze the pan by loosening any browned bits stuck to the bottom, which adds depth to the sauce. Let the mixture simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes to heat the chicken through and allow it to absorb the sauce.
  7. Add fresh basil and serve: Just before serving, stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves to add a bright, herbal note. Serve immediately with your choice of pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Notes

  • This dish pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread, making for a versatile meal option.
  • For a creamier sauce, stir in a splash of heavy cream or a spoonful of grated Parmesan cheese at the end of cooking.
  • If you prefer less heat, omit the red pepper flakes or reduce the quantity.
  • To ensure even cooking, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before seasoning.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/garlic-basil-chicken-with-tomato-butter-sauce-recipe-2/