Serve over a pile of pasta for an easy and delicious weeknight meal! Looking for more skillet chicken breast recipes? Try this Creamy Tuscan Chicken, this Easy Chicken Orzo Recipe or this One Pan Chicken and Rice! This post is generously sponsored by Dairy Farmers of Manitoba and I was compensated for my time in creating this recipe. Thank you for supporting the brands that make The Recipe Rebel possible! As you all know, I love a one-pot meal, and these Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Breasts are one of our favorite easy dinner recipes! This recipe is based on my Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Chicken recipe which is a reader favorite, but obviously takes quite a bit longer to cook. Sometimes we just don’t have time to wait for the slow cooker! That’s where this recipe comes in. This creamy Tomato Basil Chicken recipe is made with tender and juicy chicken breasts simmered in a rich, deliciously seasoned tomato sauce. The tomato sauce is made creamy with 100% Canadian dairy to create an incredibly rich flavour and super creamy texture. This recipe is just one of the ways we enjoy our local dairy! Buying dairy products made with 100% Canadian quality milk is a great way to support your local dairy farmers and thank them for all they do for us! Some of our other favorite dairy recipes? This White Lasagna Soup and these Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies are always hits with the family!
Ingredients Needed
Oil: I use canola oil to brown the chicken before combining it with the sauce. Chicken Breasts: I use boneless and skinless chicken breasts. You are welcome to use chicken thigh, if preferred, just keep in mind that the cooking time may change slightly. Salt and Pepper: used to season the chicken before cooking. Minced Garlic: I like to use freshly minced garlic for the best flavour. You’ll need 2-3 whole cloves. In a pinch, you can also use jarred garlic or a small amount of garlic powder. Seasonings: we’re using a simple blend of salt, dried basil, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to season the sauce. Add more or less red pepper flakes to taste depending on your spice preferences! Canned Tomatoes: use canned diced tomatoes with Italian herbs to add even more flavour. Tomato Pasta Sauce: marinara sauce or any other seasoned tomato sauce will work. Whipping Cream and Cornstarch: makes up a cornstarch slurry to help thicken the sauce. I like to use whipping cream for a richer flavour, but whole milk or half-and-half will work as well. Fresh Basil: if you can’t find fresh basil, a tablespoon of basil pesto works great too! Parmesan Cheese: use freshly grated parmesan cheese to garnish the chicken.
How to Make Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Breasts
This easy dinner recipe is ready in under 30 minutes!
Tips, Tricks, and Notes for Tomato Basil Chicken Breasts
Halve the chicken. Make sure you slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise so you end up with 4 thinner slices of chicken. This helps them cook more quickly and more evenly. If you use whole chicken breasts, you will need to cook them a bit longer. Check the temp. Make sure that you check the internal temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer before serving it. It should be 165ºF! Add veggies. If you want to mix veggies into the sauce, you can cook them with a little bit of oil in the skillet before adding in the sauce ingredients. Try zucchini, onion, broccoli, mushrooms, you name it. If you want to add spinach, I recommend adding it after the sauce is cooked. It will wilt quickly. Make it cheesy. These creamy tomato basil chicken breasts are great topped off with shredded parmesan or mozzarella (and we get to enjoy even more Canadian dairy!). To melt the cheese on top, use an oven-safe skillet, sprinkle the cheese over the finished chicken and sauce, and broil for a couple minutes until it’s melty and gooey.
Serving Suggestions
My favorite way to serve these creamy tomato basil chicken breasts is with pasta, but zucchini noodles or rice would work great too. I removed some of the sauce in the pan for the photos, but there’s plenty of extra tomato sauce to cover pasta for serving! If you want to bulk your meal up with a couple of side dishes, try air fryer broccoli, roasted green beans, garlic bread, or a simple side salad.
More Chicken Breast Recipes You’ll Love
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