Basil Garlic Tomato Chicken Breasts
Thin seared chicken breasts finished in a pan sauce of garlic, soft tomatoes, and fresh basil.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Meat mallet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded thin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 large tomatoes cut in halves
- 1 cup fresh basil chopped
Instructions
Cooking
- Pound. Pound the chicken to an even half inch thickness.
- Season. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sear. Cook in hot oil and butter 5 to 6 minutes per side and set aside.
- Sauce. Cook the garlic 30 seconds, then the tomatoes until soft.
- Finish. Stir in the basil and return the chicken for 2 minutes.
Notes
Substitutions: Use olive oil in place of butter.
Tips: Pound the chicken evenly.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition is calculated per serving.