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Simple Italian Basil Chicken: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Lana
  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Grated Parmesan cheese, for topping (optional)


Instructions

Creating Simple Italian Basil Chicken is a breeze if you follow these straightforward steps:

1. Prepare Ingredients: Begin by gathering your ingredients. Make sure to have everything ready before you start cooking.
2. Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Cook the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Add the seasoned chicken to the hot skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and golden brown.
4. Add Garlic: Once the chicken is cooked, add the minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Incorporate Tomatoes and Basil: Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and chopped basil, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
6. Taste and Adjust: Taste the mixture, adding additional salt and pepper if necessary, to ensure the flavors are balanced.
7. Serve: Remove from heat and transfer the chicken to a serving plate, spooning the basil and tomato mixture on top.
8. Garnish: If desired, top with grated Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of flavor.
9. Enjoy: Serve immediately while hot, enjoying the amazing combination of flavors.

These easy-to-follow steps make it simple to enjoy a wonderful meal in no time.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Fat: 20g
  • Protein: 32g