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Garlic Basil Chicken with Tomato Butter Sauce

JE
Jennifer

Cuisine: American
Categories: Main Dishes, Farm-to-Table & Chicken

Recipe Source: Pinch Of Yum

Garlic Basil Chicken with Tomato Butter Sauce is a flavorful, comforting dish that combines tender, pan-seared chicken breasts with a rich, savory sauce made from ripe tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil. The chicken is seasoned to perfection and cooked until golden and juicy, while the tomato butter sauce adds a luscious, velvety texture with hints of sweetness from the tomatoes and a fragrant burst of basil. The garlic and butter provide a rich depth of flavor, complementing the light, fresh taste of the chicken. This dish is perfect when served over pasta, rice, or alongside crusty bread, offering a satisfying meal with a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and aromatic flavors.

Garlic Basil Chicken with Tomato Butter Sauce
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Difficulty: EASY

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Serving Size: 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 5-6 roma tomatoes, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • one handful fresh basil, loosely packed, cut into ribbons
  • ¼ cup LAND O LAKES® European Style Super Premium Salted Butter
  • 8 ounces pasta, like spaghetti, linguine, or bucatini

Directions:

  1. Cover the chicken with plastic wrap and pound each piece to an even thickness, about one inch or so in the thickest parts (this just helps it cook faster and more evenly). Remove the plastic and sprinkle each piece of chicken generously with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
  2. Prep the tomatoes, garlic, and basil and set aside. Make the pasta according to package directions.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large heavy skillet until a drop of water sizzles across the top. Add the chicken and pan-fry for several minutes on each side - the goal here is to get the chicken cooked AND get a nice browning on the outside. When the chicken is done, set aside.
  4. Give the oil a few minutes to cool, add the tomatoes, and return to heat (if you add the tomatoes to the hot oil it will be a splatter-fest). Simmer to cook the tomatoes down into a chunky-sauce-like-mixture. Add the garlic and butter and stir to combine until the butter is melted. Add the chicken back in to soak in the sauce for a few minutes.
  5. Just before serving, stir in the basil. Top servings of pasta with the chicken and the sauce.