Description
A quick and delicious meal featuring juicy chicken, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (4-5 small breasts)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh minced garlic
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 24 oz grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1 tsp white sugar
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Start by mixing the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly with the seasoning mix, rubbing it into both sides evenly.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet. Sear for about 2 minutes on one side, then flip and sear for another 2 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- With the heat lowered, add minced garlic and diced onion to the same skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, ensuring nothing burns.
- Stir in the halved grape tomatoes and chicken broth. Combine thoroughly, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Allow the mixture to simmer at medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
- Add chopped fresh basil and white sugar, mixing well. Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Simmer for an additional 5-8 minutes, ensuring the chicken is cooked through.
- Top with extra fresh basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, let the tomato mixture simmer a bit longer. Use a meat thermometer to check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
