Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Breasts

Name: Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts ((roughly 1 lb or 454 grams)); salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon minced garlic ((2-3 cloves)); ¾ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes ((optional but adds great flavor!)); 398 ml canned diced tomatoes with Italian herbs; ¾ cup tomato pasta sauce ((marinara or other seasoned tomato sauce)); ¾ cup whipping cream ((whole milk or half and half also work*)); 1 tablespoon corn starch; 2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil ((1 tablespoon basil pesto is a great substitute if you can't find basil)); freshly grated Parmesan for garnish as desired

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:20min

These Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Breasts are an easy, one-pan dish that’s ready in just 25 minutes. The juicy chicken breasts are cooked in a rich, creamy tomato sauce that's packed with flavor!

Updated at: Thu, 08 May 2025 02:35:31 GMT