Chicken in Tomato Basil Cream

SERVES: 6

PREP: 8 Min

COOK TIME: 21 Min

Okay, Italian-food aficionados, this recipe is a must-try. Serve it with buttered penne pasta and hot garlic bread to top off this quick and easy dish.

What You'll Need

1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 (16-ounce) can whole tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
6 skinned and boned chicken breast halves

What to Do

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and cook 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Increase heat to high, and add chopped tomatoes; cook until liquid is almost absorbed. Add whipping cream, and cook until slightly thickened. Remove sauce from heat; add basil, salt, and pepper.
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Place chicken in a 7- x 11-inch baking dish; pour sauce over chicken. Bake, uncovered, for 16 to 20 minutes or until done.