Skillet Tomato Basil Chicken

Skillet Tomato Basil Chicken

🧾 Ingredients

For the chicken:

• 2 large chicken breasts (or 4 small), halved lengthwise
• Salt and black pepper (to taste)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil

For the sauce:

• 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved) or 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ½ cup heavy cream (optional)
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Season the chicken
   Pat dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
2. Cook the chicken
   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
   Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
   Remove and set aside.
3. Prepare the sauce
   In the same skillet, sauté garlic for about 30 seconds.
   Add tomatoes and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
   Pour in chicken broth and scrape the pan.
4. Optional creamy step
   Reduce heat, then stir in cream and Parmesan.
   Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Combine
   Add Italian seasoning and chili flakes.
   Return chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce.
   Simmer for another 2–3 minutes.
6. Finish
   Turn off heat and stir in fresh basil.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Pasta (spaghetti, penne)
• Rice or mashed potatoes
• Garlic bread
• Steamed or sautéed vegetables

🔥 Tips

• Skip cream for a lighter version.
• Add spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers for variety.
• Use fresh basil at the end for best flavor.

If you want, I can adjust this into a spicy Pakista