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The BEST Tomato Basil Chicken

Aug 25, 2019Last Modified: January 29, 2023

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Tomato Basil Chicken

I have a folder that I keep printed off recipes and recipes from newspaper clippings. It's a pretty thick folder, and I hope one day I will be able to work my way through each recipe. Some of these recipes I've had for years, and the recipe for The Best Tomato Basil Chicken is one of these that I come back to time and time again. Why?

Chicken breasts with garlic, basil, tomatoes

Because it is a DIVINE combination. 
I cannot remember where I got this recipe, but please know I assure you it is EASY. DELICIOUS. QUICK. 5 STAR.

Chicken, basil, tomatoes, garlic, butter, olive oil, salt and pepper, and parmigiano reggiano as garnish.

Chicken with basil, chopped tomato, and butter sauce

I count 9 simple, basic ingredients to put together the most AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS meal. Served over pasta it is pure perfection.

I do not know the author of this recipe for The BEST Tomato Basil Chicken, but would love to give credit to the author! If anyone ever sees this and knows the author please please let me know who it is so I can give them full credit for this absolutely amazing dish!

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Chicken with basil, chopped tomato, and butter sauce

Tomato Basil Chicken

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EASY. DELICIOUS. QUICK. 5 STAR. You will LOOOVE this fantastic dish! Served over pasta with lots of parmesan this is true perfection!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 216 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups tomatoes chopped fresh
  • 2 ts garlic minced
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup fresh basil chopped or hand torn
  • parmesan grated, for garnish!

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken breasts with kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper. Add a couple of tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to your skillet.  This may seem like quite a bit, but it will form the base for the sauce.
    Chicken breasts sizzling in a cast iron pan seasoned with salt and coarse pepper
  • While waiting for the oil to heat up, go ahead and get your water going for the pasta. When the oil is HOT, add the chicken breasts. After about 4-5 minutes, the chicken breasts should be ready to turn.  By the way, when did chicken breasts get SO HUGE?!   You'll want to cook them on the second side another 4-5 minutes, or until the juices run clear when you pierce them with a small sharp knife.  You don't want to OVER cook them, or they will be dry and tough.  If you pounded yours out thinner, they will cook faster than this.
  • After the second side has been cooking for about 4 minutes, go ahead and add in the fresh tomatoes that you have chopped up.  Next, add the fresh basil that you have chopped into ribbons, the cold butter, the minced garlic, and you will probably want to add some more salt and black pepper to season the sauce. Now give it all a good stir so all those flavors will marry together.
    Chicken breasts with garlic, basil, tomatoes
  • When your chicken is "done," turn the sauce down on the lowest setting to keep it all warm until the pasta is cooked, which should be any minute now. At this point, if still waiting for the pasta, you can remove the cooked chicken to a cutting board, and after resting just a couple of minutes, cut the chicken into slices on the bias.
  • Divide the pasta among individual bowls, and top each with half of a chicken breast, sliced into pieces, and equal portions of the tomato basil sauce.  Top with more fresh basil and freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Notes

If your chicken breasts are very thick, I recommend slicing them in half lengthwise or pounding them to make them thinner.  This will help the chicken to cook quicker and it's also much easier to tell when the chicken is completely cooked through. 
You won't believe how much flavor is in this dish!  Serve over your favorite pasta with lots of parmesan and a side salad for an absolutely delicious meal!!!

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 25gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 151mgPotassium: 629mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 838IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
Keyword basil, Chicken, Pasta
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  1. April Lewis

    August 29, 2019 at 7:04 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is so delicious and one of my favorites! Also as I’m preparing this dish, it makes my house smell so good. My son always requests this dish cause he loves it so much!! 🤗

    Reply
    • Grace

      August 29, 2019 at 8:43 am

      April, thank you so much for your comments! I'm so very happy that I was able to share this recipe with you and didn't expect Josh would like it so much but glad that he does! It's definitely a keeper. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Tiffany

    August 19, 2021 at 3:34 pm

    5 stars
    So good! I used basil parmigiana pesto since I couldn’t find fresh basil. Next time I’ll add some capers. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Grace

      August 19, 2021 at 6:37 pm

      Hi Tiffany! I'm super excited that you enjoyed this recipe! Love love the idea of adding some capers and happy that you will make this again! Thank you so much for trying it out and taking the time to comment. Take care and have a great day!! Grace

      Reply
    • Debra Heard

      August 21, 2021 at 8:33 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and will definitely be making this one again! Just so happened to have some fresh tomatoes and basil from our garden which I’m sure added to the wonderful flavor.

      Reply
      • Grace

        August 22, 2021 at 8:55 am

        Hi Debra! Thanks so much for trying out the recipe and taking the time to comment! I'm super delighted that you liked this dish and what a treat to be able to use your own tomatoes from your garden! Sounds heavenly. :-). Thanks again and have a beautiful day! Grace

        Reply

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Hi I’m Grace! I'm married and a mom to my fur baby, Toby, and food and travel are two of my greatest passions! Since our bank account does not allow us to travel or eat out as much as we'd like, I decided I would cook delicious meals that could give us a taste of all the places we'd like to go. My goal is to get you in the kitchen, and inspire you to cook and taste delightful meals that will transport you too. Let’s throw some actual travel in from time to time, all with an emphasis on keeping your wallet full and happy as well. Let’s get cooking and let’s start exploring!! I'm excited to be on this journey with you!!

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