Description
A delicious and easy garlic chicken recipe featuring juicy cherry tomatoes and fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and chop garlic and basil.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add Garlic and Tomatoes: Stir in minced garlic and cherry tomatoes; cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the Broth: Add chicken broth and sprinkle Italian seasoning. Bring to a gentle simmer, scraping any bits from the pot.
- Let It Cook: Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Finish with Fresh Basil: Stir in chopped basil before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with pasta or rice.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg