One Pan Chicken with Garlic Butter Tomato Sauce
This One Pan Chicken with Garlic Butter Tomato Sauce couldn't be any easier - or any more delicious! It's made with a creamy tomato butter sauce, skillet browned chicken breast, and fresh basil. It's the perfect meal for these hot summer evenings - and it's great for entertaining, too!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 medium chicken breasts
- salt + pepper, to taste
- 4 large ripe tomatoes Use one or two 14.5 ounce cans of diced tomatoes when fresh tomatoes are out of season
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, loosely packed
Instructions
- Prep: Place chicken breasts on a cutting board and lay a piece of plastic wrap over them. Gently pound out the thicker areas with a meat mallet so that the pieces cook more evenly. Alternatively, you can slice through the thickest part of the chicken breasts to create more a even thickness between each piece. Rinse and dice your tomatoes. Or, open your canned tomatoes if making out of tomato season. Chop your basil.4 medium chicken breasts, 4 large ripe tomatoes, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, loosely packed
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook, flipping halfway, until cooked through - use an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken to check for an internal temperature of 165℉. Time will vary depending on size of chicken breasts. Once they're cooked through, set aside on a plate and tent with aluminum foil.3 tbsp olive oil, salt + pepper, to taste
- Make the Garlic Tomato Butter Sauce: Add tomatoes to the pan, still over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have broken down and are saucy-looking. Add butter and stir until completely melted. Add the garlic, and cook, stirring, for a few minutes (taste to make sure the raw garlic taste is gone).4 large ripe tomatoes, 2 large cloves garlic, minced, 1/4 cup salted butter
- Finish it off: Add the chicken back to the pan, and spoon some of the sauce over each chicken breast. Heat for a few minutes.
- Serve + Store: Add the fresh basil just before serving! Enjoy immediately! Store leftovers, in an airtight container, in the fridge for up to 5 days.1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, loosely packed
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 554kcal