Description
Italian Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes is a delightful, vibrant dish that combines succulent chicken breasts with sweet cherry tomatoes and aromatic garlic. This easy-to-make recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home. With its beautiful presentation and rich flavors, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning blend
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Slice garlic and wash cherry tomatoes.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Add garlic and tomatoes: Toss in sliced garlic and halved cherry tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes soften and release juices, about 3-4 minutes.
- Season: Add Italian seasoning and stir gently. Let it simmer until fragrant.
- Bake (optional): Transfer to an oven-safe dish and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes.
- Add basil and serve: Sprinkle fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 140mg