Tomato Basil Chicken is a healthy, flavorful dish that is packed with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and topped with Parmesan!
For my dad’s birthday a few days ago, my mom and I made this dish together! Not only was it easy to make, but the flavor was amazing!
Tender chicken, diced tomatoes, garlic, and Basil combined into a flavorful, healthy meal everyone will enjoy!
Using fresh tomatoes and basil, this is quite healthy too!!
We served this chicken over pasta, but if you are not a pasta fan, you could definitely serve this by itself!!
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With summer weather still upon us, this is the perfect dinner for any night!
Enjoy and be sure to let me know in the comment section below what you think if you end up giving this a try!!
Ingredients Needed:
- Chicken
- Salt/Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Tomatoes
- Garlic
- Butter
- Basil
- Parmesan Cheese
How to prepare:
- Season- the chicken with salt/pepper/garlic powder/dried basil.
- Warm the olive oil- in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add- in chicken once the oil is hot. Cook on one side for about 4-5 minutes.
- Flip chicken- to other side and cook an additional 4-5 minutes, or until juices start to run clear.
- Add- in the tomatoes and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Add- in the chopped basil. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Cut butter- into small pieces and add to the skillet.
- Add- in the minced garlic.
- Turn heat down- to low and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Once done simmering- you can serve over cooked pasta, rice, or by itself.
- Sprinkle- desired amount of Parmesan cheese on top of chicken prior to serving.
*Also check out the video tutorial to watch step by step instructions and make this along side me!
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Tomato Basil Chicken
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, boneless/skinless
- salt/pepper/garlic powder/dried Basil (to taste)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 4 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoon cold butter
- ½ cup Basil, chopped (fresh is best)
- Parmesan cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt/pepper/garlic powder/dried basil.
- Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add in chicken once the oil is hot. Cook on one side for about 4-5 minutes.
- Flip chicken to other side and cook an additional 4-5 minutes, or until juices start to run clear.
- Add in the tomatoes and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Add in the chopped basil. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Cut butter into small pieces and add to the skillet.
- Add in the minced garlic.
- Turn heat down to low and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Once done simmering, you can serve over cooked pasta, rice, or by itself.
- Sprinkle desired amount of Parmesan cheese on top of chicken prior to serving.
Nutrition
Wanda says
Why do I need the butter at the end? I will probably leave it out unless it’s supposed to add some significant flavor.
Kristin says
The butter enhances the flavor and helps blend everything. I have omitted it before and although the recipe is still delicious, it definitely wasn’t as flavorful. Hope that helps 🙂
Ernestine says
I was wondering. Would I be able to substitute a little more dried basil for the fresh basil? I don’t have access to fresh is why I ask.
Kristin says
Sure! That would work just as good! Enjoy!!
August says
If I leave it the butter would that completely change the flavor?
Kristin says
I don’t think it would change the flavor too much, should be just as yummy!! Enjoy!
Donna says
If fresh tomato is not available, can you use cans?
Kristin says
Yes, definitely!! 🙂
Debbie says
there is no pin link
Kristin says
If you hover over the picture in each recipe, a “pin it” button will appear and you can click it to pin the recipe. If that doesn’t work, let us know! Here is the link to that recipe though, https://www.pinterest.com/pin/229472543488825196/
faye eller says
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Vanessa says
Made this tonight, used two large tomatoes homegrown and two Roma, added two small can of mushrooms and water instead of oil(makes the chicken very tender) and served it over Jasmine rice! This is a keeper! Thank you!!
Kristin says
Oh yum!! So glad you enjoyed it! I love the changes you made to it, sounds delicious!!!
Emily says
When do you add in the cheese?
Kristin says
I just corrected the recipe hehe!! You add cheese on at the end prior to serving. Sprinkle desired amount on top, 🙂
Cathy Smart says
I’m wondering if there is any way that I can pin this to one of my boards on Pinterest. I have saved a lot of recipes on Facebook, only to have them disappear!!
Kristin says
Yes! If you hover over the picture in each recipe, you will see a “pin it” button appear. Click it and it will lead to your Pinterest account so you can pin it, 🙂
Esther says
Wondering if you leave skins on tomatoes?
Kristin says
Yes, just cut the tops of the tomatoes and cut into small pieces, 🙂
Carolyn says
This was delicious..I used garden fresh plum tomatoes. It was perfect. will definitely save this recipe.
Kristin says
Glad you enjoyed it!! 🙂