Description
This Italian Basil Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy dish that combines tender chicken pieces with fragrant basil, sweet cherry tomatoes, and savory sun-dried tomatoes in a delicious sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying Italian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Italian Basil Chicken:
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves, torn or chopped
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté garlic and onion: Add garlic and onion, sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Cook chicken: Add chicken pieces and cook for 5–7 minutes, until browned.
- Add tomatoes: Stir in cherry tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes, cook for 2 minutes.
- Simmer: Pour in chicken broth, season, and simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Add basil: Stir in fresh basil and cook for 1 minute.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with Parmesan, and serve warm with preferred sides.
Notes
- You can substitute boneless chicken thighs for added richness.
- For a creamy variation, stir in a splash of heavy cream or cream cheese before adding the basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
