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Tomato Basil Chicken

Tomato Basil Chicken

Tomato Basil Chicken features a garlicky marinade and tangy tomato pan sauce, making it a flavorful option for dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinate Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 pieces
Calories 303 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet

Ingredients
  

Marinade

  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil, divided
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Chicken

  • 1.3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast

Sauce

  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 0.25 teaspoon sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried basil remaining

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, ½ teaspoon dried basil, salt, and pepper.
  • Use a sharp knife to fillet the chicken breasts into two thinner pieces each.
  • Place the chicken breast pieces in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over top. Flip the chicken a couple of times to make sure all surfaces are coated. Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes, or up to one day (refrigerated), flipping once or twice throughout.

Cooking

  • Heat a large skillet over medium. Once the pan is hot, transfer the chicken pieces to the skillet. There should be enough oil from the marinade to prevent sticking. Cook the chicken for about five minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through, then remove it to a clean plate.
  • Add the tomato paste, chicken broth, the remaining ½ teaspoon dried basil, and sugar to the skillet. Use a whisk to combine the ingredients and dissolve any browned bits off the bottom of the skillet.
  • Let the sauce simmer over medium-low heat for about five minutes, or until slightly thickened. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over top. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 32gFat: 17gSodium: 489mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Chicken Recipes, Easy Dinner, flavorful chicken, garlicky chicken, pasta sauce, Tomato Basil Chicken
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