Chicken Breasts With Tomato-Basil Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken Breasts With Tomato-Basil Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup flour; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 tablespoons butter, at room temp; 1 shallot, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 16 grape tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons butter, at room temp
1 shallot, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup chicken broth
16 grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced

1
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Dredge in the flour and shake off any excess.
2
Combine the oil and 1 T. of the butter in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, place the chicken in the pan and cook, turning once, for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
3
Add the shallot and garlic to the hot pan; saute for 1 minute, then add the vinegar to deglaze the pan, using a wooden spoon to scrape up all the browned bits on the bottom. Add the chicken broth and tomatoes and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until reduced by half. Remove the pan from the heat. Stirring constantly, add the basil, remaining 2 T. butter and salt and pepper to taste. Stir until the butter is incorporated into the sauce.
4
Place a chicken breast on each plate and pour the sauce over. Serve at once.

526

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, salt, to taste, fresh ground black pepper, to taste, 1/4 cup flour, and more.

Yes, Chicken Breasts With Tomato-Basil Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Breasts With Tomato-Basil Sauce

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