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chicken in a tomato cream sauce in a skillet
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5 from 7 votes

Creamy Tomato Chicken

This creamy tomato chicken recipe has a bright sauce with fresh tomatoes. It's ready in 30 minutes for a quick and flavorful meal!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy tomato chicken
Servings: 4
Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Flour for dredging
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 medium tomato chopped

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise (so you have 4 thinner pieces). Sprinkle them with the garlic powder and salt & pepper, and coat them in flour.
  • Add the butter and olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Let the pan heat up for a few minutes.
  • Cook the chicken for about 5-6 minutes/side or until golden and cooked through (165F). Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic and tomato paste to the skillet and cook for about 20-30 seconds.
  • Whisk in the cream and Italian seasoning until smooth.
  • Stir in the chopped tomato. Let the sauce cook for another 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken back to the skillet and spoon some sauce over top. Season with extra salt & pepper if needed, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • I don't recommend substituting the cream with something that has a lower fat content as it's likely to curdle due to the acid in the tomatoes.
  • If needed, you may leave the fresh tomato out.
  • This dish is delicious with a bit of fresh basil added in just prior to serving.
  • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition

Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 674mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1437IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg