Tomato Basil Chicken

Marina Denesik

Updated on May 10, 2024

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 shallot, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon Calabrian chili paste
salt to taste
1/4 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
1/2 cup half-and-half

Directions

Cut chicken breasts in half horizontally to create cutlets. Season chicken with salt, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, brown chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and keep warm.
Add remaining olive oil to the same skillet, add shallot, and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste, and cook for 2 minutes.
Add crushed tomatoes and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Simmer until sauce is reduced and slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Season the sauce with Calabrian chile paste and salt; stir in basil and half-and-half.
Return chicken with any accumulated juices to the skillet, and simmer chicken in the sauce until an instant-read thermometer, inserted near the center of chicken, reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

344	Calories
13g	Fat
17g	Carbs
39g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 344
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 4g	18%
Cholesterol 104mg	35%
Sodium 1024mg	45%
Total Carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 39g	78%
Vitamin C 16mg	18%
Calcium 103mg	8%
Iron 4mg	20%
Potassium 838mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.