Simple Italian Basil Chicken Recipe
A delightful and simple Italian basil chicken recipe that is bursting with flavor. Juicy chicken breasts cooked in a savory balsamic tomato sauce, finished with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Prepare Sauce: Sauté garlic, add tomatoes, broth, and balsamic vinegar. Simmer chicken in the sauce.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with basil and Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
- Substitute sun-dried tomatoes for a richer flavor.
- Chicken thighs are juicier than breasts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
