Creamy Tomato Chicken Breast
A flavorful dish featuring chicken breast cooked in a creamy tomato sauce, perfect for busy nights and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 Whole Garlic Bulb
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- ¼ Cup Heavy Cream
- Baby Potatoes (sliced ½ inch thick)
- ¼ Cup Frying Oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Garlic Powder
- Paprika
- 1 Dried Rosemary
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (adjust to taste)
- Fresh Basil Leaves (chopped)
- Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless)
- Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the baby potatoes by tossing them with ¼ cup frying oil, salt, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Bake the potatoes for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown and fork-tender.
- Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, and black pepper.
- Sear the chicken in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Add cherry tomatoes, garlic bulb, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes to the skillet.
- Combine in the heavy cream and gently stir.
- Finish by baking the dish for another 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Add fresh basil leaves after removing from the oven.
Notes
Serve with crispy baby potatoes, garnish with basil and optionally some grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy tomato, quick dinner, Italian recipe