Description
A flavorful low-carb dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a creamy tomato and basil sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken in the skillet for 5-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from skillet and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Add cherry tomatoes to the same skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir until it simmers.
- Add shredded mozzarella cheese and chopped basil, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce, and heat through for another minute.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh basil or grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
For meal prep, store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for 2-3 months. Reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: keto, chicken, basil, low-carb, quick dinner, one-pan meal