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Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Recipe

Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken features juicy pan-seared chicken in a rich garlic cream sauce with fresh tomatoes and basil.
This easy one-pan dinner is ready in just 30 minutes.
Perfect served with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Flour for dredging
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 medium tomato chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 small handful fresh basil chopped or torn

Instructions
 

  • Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create four thin cutlets. Season both sides with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, then lightly coat each piece with flour, shaking off any excess.
  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted and the pan is hot, add the chicken cutlets. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until they develop a beautiful golden crust. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  • Reduce the heat slightly and add the minced garlic to the same skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the Dijon mustard, scraping up the flavorful browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the heavy cream, chopped tomato, Italian seasoning, and fresh basil. Stir well and allow the sauce to gently simmer for a few minutes until it begins to thicken.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over each piece. Continue cooking for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the sauce is rich and creamy.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed. Serve immediately with your favorite side dish.

Notes

Serve this creamy chicken over fettuccine, angel hair pasta, steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or buttered noodles.
A side of roasted broccoli, asparagus, or green beans makes this a complete meal.
Fresh spinach can be stirred into the sauce during the last few minutes of cooking for added color and nutrition.