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Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken

This Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken is an easy skillet dinner made with seasoned chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, garlic, shallot, sundried tomatoes, basil, tomato paste, heavy cream, and parmesan. It’s creamy, flavorful, and perfect for a quick high-protein dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • Paprika to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Garlic powder to taste
  • Oregano to taste
  • Olive oil for cooking
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1/2 small shallot chopped
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sundried tomatoes
  • Red pepper flakes to taste
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Parmesan cheese to taste

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breast with paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, sauté the chopped garlic and shallot until fragrant and translucent.
  5. Stir in the diced cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and sundried tomatoes.
  6. Season with oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  7. Stir in the tomato paste and heavy cream until the sauce is creamy and combined.
  8. Add parmesan cheese and additional red pepper flakes if desired.
  9. Add the chicken back into the pan and coat it with the tomato basil sauce.
  10. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Slice the chicken thinner if you want it to cook faster.
  • Add extra heavy cream if you want more sauce.
  • Serve with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.