Description
A quick and easy Chicken with Creamy Tomato Sauce recipe featuring juicy boneless chicken breasts cooked in a rich, velvety tomato sauce blended with heavy cream and Italian herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights, this family-friendly dish pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread and can be easily customized with variations for spice, vegetarian or dairy-free options.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken on each side for about 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove from pan and keep warm.
- Create the Tomato Base: In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, add a pinch of salt and Italian seasoning, then simmer for 5-6 minutes to slightly reduce and intensify the flavors.
- Make It Creamy: Lower the heat and slowly stir in the heavy cream, mixing continuously until fully combined with the tomato sauce. Let the sauce simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until it thickens and becomes silky. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional herbs as desired.
- Combine and Finish: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet with the creamy tomato sauce, spooning sauce over them to coat well. Warm together for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves over the top before serving.
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking and juiciness.
- Add garlic after oil is hot and cook briefly to avoid bitterness.
- Simmer gently when adding cream to prevent curdling.
- Use high-quality crushed tomatoes for best flavor.
- Taste sauce throughout cooking and adjust herbs and salt to preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg