Easy & Delicious Garlic Basil Chicken Recipe With Tomato Butter Sauce | Tastemade

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.

Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Pour in canned tomatoes, stirring to combine, and bring to a simmer.

Add butter and stir until melted and incorporated into the sauce.

Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top.

Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.

Stir in chopped fresh basil and lemon juice just before serving.

Serve chicken over cooked pasta, garnished with grated parmesan and fresh parsley.

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