Description
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy tomato sauce, perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 7-8 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, cooking until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover with the sauce, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg