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Chicken In Tomato Basil Cream Sauce

Moist and tender chicken breast in a rich, fresh creamy tomato basil sauce.

Course Main Course
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half length wise
  • salt to season chicken
  • pepper to season chicken
  • garlic powder to season chicken
  • 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 14.5 oz. can Italian Style Petite Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic & Oregano
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • fresh basil to garnish

Instructions

  1. Season your chicken breasts with a little salt, pepper and garlic powder.

  2. In a stainless steel skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.

  3. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning over once until no pink remains.

  4. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.

  5. Add the can of tomatoes, and stir.

  6. Add the chicken broth, and stir.

  7. Bring the sauce to a boil, then turn the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.

  8. Slowly add the heavy cream and stir well.

  9. Add the chicken breasts and let simmer for 5 more minutes while spooning cream sauce on top off the chicken.

  10. Garnish with freshly chopped basil and serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables.