chicken in basil-tomato cream sauce

Name: Chicken in basil-tomato cream sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon(s) butter, melted; 1/2 cup(s) chopped onion; 1 - 16 oz can whole tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup(s) light cream; 1/2 cup(s) fresh basil, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon(s) each, salt and pepper; 6 - boneless, skinless chicken breasts

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sherry monfils

worcester, MA

Updated on Aug 27, 2014

Love, love this chicken dish, it's an old standby recipe I keep on hand for an elegant looking chicken dish. I usually just serve it with a simple salad. The fresh basil really makes it taste wonderful.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 - 16 oz can whole tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup light cream
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/2 teaspoon each, salt and pepper
6 - boneless, skinless chicken breasts

How To Make chicken in basil-tomato cream sauce

Step 1

Melt butter in lg skillet over medium heat. Add onion, cook for 5 mins. Increase heat to high. Add tomatoes. Cook until liquid is absorbed.

Step 2

Add cream. Cook until slightly thickened. Remove skillet from heat. Add basil, salt and pepper, stir to combine. Place chicken in caaerole dish.
Step 3

Pour sauce over chicken and bake at 450 for 15 -20 mins, or until chicken is no longer pink inside.
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