Description
A quick and nutritious chicken dish featuring succulent chicken breasts paired with vibrant grape tomatoes and aromatic garlic, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups grape tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Rub this mix all over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, place the chicken breasts in the skillet and sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic and sliced onions to the pan. Sauté for 1–2 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant and the onions become translucent.
- Add 2 cups of grape tomatoes and ½ cup chicken broth to the skillet, scraping up flavorful bits from the pan. Let it simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped basil and 1 tsp of sugar, mixing well. Return the seared chicken to the skillet and ladle sauce over it. Cover and let it simmer for another 5–8 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan over the dish and garnish with additional basil. Serve hot.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month. For a more robust sauce, add a splash of red wine during simmering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg