Creamy Garlic Basil Chicken with Tomato Butter Sauce
This delightful Creamy Garlic Basil Chicken dish will whisk your taste buds away! A perfect amalgamation of vibrant basil, tender chicken, and juicy tomatoes in a creamy butter sauce, served over your favorite pasta.
Place the chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound each piece to an even thickness, about one inch in the thickest parts. This helps the chicken cook faster and more evenly.
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Remove the plastic and season the chicken generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Dice the tomatoes, mince the garlic, and cut the basil into ribbons. Set aside. Cook the linguine according to package directions.
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Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until a drop of water sizzles when dropped onto the skillet.
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Add the chicken and pan-fry for 5-6 minutes on each side, until the chicken is cooked and has a nice golden brown color on the outside. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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Allow the skillet to cool for a couple of minutes. Add tomatoes back to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they break down into a chunky sauce.
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Add the minced garlic, butter, and heavy cream to the skillet. Stir until the butter is melted and fully combined.
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Place the cooked chicken back in the skillet, coating it with the sauce, and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
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Stir in the basil just before serving. Serve the chicken and sauce over your cooked linguine.