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Close up of mozzarella cheese rounds in a bed of tomato sauce covering chicken in a cast iron skillet topped with fresh chopped basil.

Tomato Basil Chicken Skillet

Delicious tomato basil chicken skillet, juicy chicken, tangy tomatoes, and fragrant basil. A tasty, easy-to-make dish for any occasion!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Author: Heather Painchaud
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • 4 oz mozzarella cheese sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel.
  • Cut each breast in half horizontally into two thinner cutlets. Alternately, place the chicken under a layer of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness.
  • Season chicken breast with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Add 1 Tbsp olive oil to a large skillet.
  • Heat over medium until the oil starts to sizzle.
  • Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Flip and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
  • Remove the cooked chicken to a tray and cover to keep warm.
  • Repeat with any remaining cutlets.
  • Add garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
  • Combine tomatoes, seasoning, basil, and parmesan in the pan.
  • Stir and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Add chicken and plate juices back to the pan and spoon the sauce over the chicken.
  • Place the mozzarella on top of the sauce and put the skillet into an oven heated to 375 F.
  • Cook for 10 minutes, until the chicken is heated through and the cheese has melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 1083mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g