Description
Creamy Tomato Chicken is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken breasts with a luscious tomato sauce enriched by heavy cream. This one-pan dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavors that will satisfy your family and guests alike. In just 30 minutes, you can create a delightful meal perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a busy weeknight or a special gathering. Serve it over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the delicious sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and heavy cream; stir to combine. Add dried basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes if desired. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, nestle into the sauce, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, cover, and simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 145mg