Juicy Garlic Basil Chicken Recipe
Juicy garlic basil chicken features tender chicken breasts infused with fresh basil, garlic, and ripe tomatoes for a flavorful, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 5-6 roma tomatoes, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- one handful fresh basil, loosely packed, cut into ribbons
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 8 ounces pasta, like spaghetti, linguine, or bucatini
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to an even 1-inch thickness. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
- Prep tomatoes, garlic, and basil. Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add chicken and pan-fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat slightly, add diced tomatoes to the skillet. Simmer for 5-8 minutes until they break down into a chunky sauce. Stir in minced garlic and butter until melted. Return chicken to the skillet to coat.
- Stir in fresh basil ribbons just before serving. Serve chicken and sauce over cooked pasta.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in a little olive oil, garlic, and basil for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Use good quality salted butter for the richest sauce flavor.
- Don't overcook the chicken; it should be just cooked through to remain tender. Allergens: Milk, Soybeans. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Use good quality salted butter for the richest sauce flavor.
- Don't overcook the chicken; it should be just cooked through to remain tender. Allergens: Milk, Soybeans. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.