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Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Skillet

Close-up of tender chicken pieces coated in a rich, orange-red creamy tomato basil sauce, garnished with fresh herbs.
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Prepare a flavorful, one-pan creamy tomato basil chicken dinner quickly on the stovetop.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juice) and chicken broth. Stir in the Italian seasoning. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken in the sauce. Heat through for 2 minutes.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the fresh chopped basil. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a lower-fat option, substitute the heavy cream with evaporated milk or half-and-half, though the texture will be slightly thinner.
  • If you do not have fresh basil, use 1 tablespoon of dried basil, adding it with the Italian seasoning in Step 4.
  • Serve this dish over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

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