Mediterranean Chicken with Burst Tomatoes and Basil
"Succulent pan-seared chicken breasts are served with a vibrant, fresh sauce made from sweet burst cherry tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and aromatic basil. This quick and easy dish brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table."
Ingredients
All Steps
- 1
Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C). Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate, tented with foil.
- 3
Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.
- 4
Add cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally and pressing down on some of the tomatoes with the back of your spoon to help them burst, for 5-7 minutes or until most tomatoes have softened and burst, creating a sauce.
- 5
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes to slightly reduce the sauce.
- 6
Stir in the fresh basil leaves until just wilted. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 7
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the tomato and basil sauce over them. Serve immediately with your favorite side, such as pasta or rice.