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Creamy Tomato Chicken

Creamy Tomato Chicken

Author: Stephanie Kay

This creamy tomato chicken is a quick, low-cost, high-protein recipe that’s perfect for casual dinners. Serve it with pasta for a well-balanced meal.

  • Author: Stephanie Kay
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. In a large skillet or pan, warm the olive oil on medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until each side is golden brown and has a good crust on it. Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the pan and set them aside on a plate. (Don’t worry that the chicken is not cooked through, it’s not supposed to be, we will finish cooking it later.)
  3. In the same pan, reduce the stove to medium heat, add the shallot or onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender. Add the red pepper flakes, tomato paste, and a pinch of salt, stir to coat and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth or water, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan, and stir into the onion and garlic mixture and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute until most of the liquid has reduced.
  5. Add the crushed tomatoes, stir to combine, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Reduce the heat to a simmer, add heavy cream and parmesan cheese, and stir until the sauce is smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Return the chicken breasts to the pan, submerging them in the tomato sauce as much as possible, and cook for 5-7 minutes, covering the pan with a lid if possible, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. If you own one, use a meat thermometer to ensure you cook the chicken to the perfect temperature.
  8. Once cooked, remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle with fresh basil leaves and additional shredded parmesan cheese to serve. Any leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

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