Description
This Garlic Basil Chicken with Tomato Butter Sauce is a flavorful and comforting dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home. Tender chicken pieces are cooked in a rich tomato butter sauce with aromatic garlic, fresh basil, and cherry tomatoes. Serve this dish with your favorite pasta or rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add the chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cook for 30 seconds. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened. Pour in chicken broth, stir in butter until melted.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return chicken to skillet, toss to coat in sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes. Stir in fresh basil.
- Serve: Serve hot with rice, pasta, or crusty bread. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of cream or more butter at the end.
- This dish pairs well with angel hair pasta or garlic mashed potatoes.
- Use sun-dried tomatoes for a deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
