Description
A delicious and healthy dish featuring chicken breasts, grape tomatoes, and aromatic herbs in a vibrant, flavorful skillet meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 4–5 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 24 ounces grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Coat chicken breasts with the seasoning mix.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and lower heat. Sauté garlic and onion for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add grape tomatoes and chicken broth, scraping the skillet to release browned bits. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in basil and sugar, return chicken to the skillet, and simmer for another 5-8 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Top with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
This dish can be paired with whole grain pasta or served over zucchini noodles for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, skillet, healthy recipe, Italian cooking, one pan meal