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Garlic Tomato Basil Chicken

Quick pan-seared chicken topped with a garlicky tomato and fresh basil sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts (skinless, boneless) pounded to even thickness
  • 1 pinch salt to season
  • 1 pinch black pepper to season
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon butter divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil divided
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil shredded
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic minced (about 6 large cloves)

Instructions

  • Place chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment and lightly pound to an even thickness so they cook evenly.
  • Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil and 2 teaspoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the chicken in the hot skillet until golden and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes per side depending on thickness. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining butter and oil to the same pan.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the halved grape tomatoes and cook for about 2 minutes, until they begin to soften.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the shredded basil. Taste and add extra salt or pepper if desired.
  • Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the tomato–garlic mixture and pan juices over the chicken before serving.

Equipment

  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Spatula or tongs
  • Plate and foil

Notes

  • If breasts are larger than 200 g each, halve them horizontally to make four fillets.
  • Use about 6 large garlic cloves to equal 1½ tablespoons minced.
  • Tent cooked chicken with foil to keep warm while making the sauce.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.