Best Chicken In Tomato Basil Cream Sauce Recipes

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EASY CREAMY CHICKEN IN TOMATO SAUCE



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Juicy chicken breasts in tomato sauce is an easy, delicious dinner recipe that will be ready in 20 minutes.

Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

500 g (1lb) chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp pepper
1 onion (finely chopped )
4 garlic loves (crushed )
1 tsp oregano
1½ cups tomato passata
½ cup cream
½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated )
salt and pepper
pinch of sugar ((optional))
fresh basil (to serve )

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts on a chopping board in front of you and with a sharp knife, carefully slice each in half resulting in two thin fillets.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt, pepper and paprika on both sides.
  • Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, fry the onion, garlic and oregano in a splash of olive oil until soft and fragrant.
  • Pour in the passata/tomatoes and cream.
  • Season with salt and pepper and allow to simmer gently for 5 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
  • Add the chicken back to the pan along with any resting juices and allow to simmer for another minute or two.
  • Top with basil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 760 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN IN TOMATO BASIL CREAM SAUCE



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An easy and comforting chicken dinner in just 25 minutes!

Provided by Amy @ The Blond Cook

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1-1/2 pounds), sliced in half lengthwise
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 cup heavy cream
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup loosely packed chopped or julienned basil

Steps:

  • Season sliced chicken breasts on each side with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, cooked through and no longer pink (about 4 minutes on each side depending upon thickness).
  • Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside. In the same skillet, add garlic and cook until fragrant, stirring constantly (about 30 seconds).
  • Add heavy cream and diced tomatoes with juices, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Stir well to combine.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Simmer for 4-5 minutes, or until slightly thickened (stirring frequently).
  • Remove skillet from heat and stir in fresh basil. Season cream sauce with salt and pepper, if desired. Return chicken to skillet. Serve over your favorite pasta, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 calories, Sugar 3.1 g, Sodium 692.9 mg, Fat 37.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, TransFat 0.7 g, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 46.3 g, Cholesterol 202.1 mg

CHICKEN WITH TOMATO AND BASIL CREAM SAUCE



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This dish is ALMOST a one skillet meal. The sauce is started in a sauté' pan and then poured over everything in the skillet. Serve with vegetables, over noodles or rice.

Provided by Sally Humeniuk

Categories     Main Dish

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup chicken broth
¼ cup white wine
Juice from one lemon
2 cups heavy cream
2 Tablespoons butter
¾ teaspoons sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tablespoons olive oil (divided)
3 or 4 chicken breasts (pounded thin for even cooking)
¼ cup all-purpose flour (for dredging the chicken, use cornstarch for gluten-free)
Salt and pepper
3 to matoes (sliced to 1/4" thickness)
2 or 3 garlic cloves (minced)
3 Tablespoons fresh basil (more if desired)
More Parmesan cheese (to taste)
Optional: Add some toasted pine nuts at serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 250F degrees.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 41 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Cholesterol 126 mg, Sodium 629 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN IN TOMATO-BASIL CREAM SAUCE



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This recipe was inspired by all our fresh garden tomatoes and herbs. In summer, I grill the chicken with some Italian seasonings and a bit of garlic powder, but on rainy days or in winter, I cook it on the stovetop. -Rachel Kowasic, Connellsville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 teaspoons butter, divided
8 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves, julienned
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in 2 teaspoons butter until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute tomatoes and onion in remaining butter until onion is softened. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in broth. Bring to a boil; add orzo. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until orzo is tender. Stir in the chicken, milk, basil, salt and pepper; heat through (do not boil). Sprinkle with cheese just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 723mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN WITH TOMATO-CREAM SAUCE



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A creamy tomato sauce makes plain chicken an extraordinary dish for guests. It's easy to double the recipe when cooking for a crowd. -Agnes Cooper, Newark, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup butter
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup sour cream
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Hot cooked noodles

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter on each side. Remove and set aside. Add onion and garlic; saute until tender. Stir in tomatoes and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; return chicken to pan. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear., Remove chicken and keep warm. Combine the flour and sour cream. Reduce heat to low; stir in sour cream mixture and Parmesan cheese. Heat through (do not boil). Serve chicken and sauce over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 621mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

CHICKEN IN BASIL CREAM



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This recipe is a welcome change from the usual fried chicken. The cream sauce gives it a wonderful flavor.

Provided by Emily Daggett

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup milk
¼ cup dried bread crumbs
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons butter
½ cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 (4 ounce) jar sliced pimento peppers, drained
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place milk and bread crumbs in separate, shallow bowls. In skillet, heat butter or margarine to medium heat. Dip chicken in milk, then coat with crumbs. Cook in butter or margarine, on both sides, until juices run clear (about 10 minutes). Remove and keep warm.
  • Add broth to skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and stir to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in cream and pimentos; boil and stir for 1 minute. Reduce heat.
  • Add Parmesan cheese, basil and pepper. Stir sauce and cook until heated through. Pour mixture over chicken and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 182.9 mg, Fat 35.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 34.2 g, SaturatedFat 21.6 g, Sodium 373.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CHICKEN WITH TOMATO BASIL CREAM SAUCE



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An easy skillet recipe turned into a scrumptious chicken and pasta dinner Top off with garlic bread on the side and dinner is served.

Provided by daisygrl64

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 27m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
3 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup white wine or 1/4 cup chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) jar alfredo sauce
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • season chicken with salt and black pepper.
  • in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat, add olive oil.
  • brown chicken breasts on both sides for 5 minutes.
  • remove chicken from skillet, keep warm.
  • to the same skillet add onions, garlic and Italian seasoning, stir until translucent.
  • add tomatoes and cook, until tomatoes are tender.
  • add wine or broth.
  • stir in the Alfredo sauce.
  • return chicken to skillet.
  • cover and simmer until chicken is no longer pink.
  • when ready to serve sprinkle with fresh basil.
  • serve with angel hair pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.5, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 142, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.1, Protein 26.1

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