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4 Secrets to Perfect Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken

Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken
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Richard and I are so happy to share this Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken recipe. It captures that rich, smooth sauce flavor we remembered from a small trattoria in Tuscany. It is pure comfort on a plate.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on both sides and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Add onion to the same skillet and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and oregano. Let it warm through, do not boil.
  7. Stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
  8. Return the chicken to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the chicken.
  9. Stir in fresh basil just before serving.

Notes

  • You can pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for faster cooking.
  • Taste the sauce before adding salt; Parmesan cheese adds saltiness.
  • Fresh basil makes a big difference in the final flavor.

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