Classic Favorite

Chicken with Garlic-Basil Tomato Sauce

Linguine and Steamed Asparagus with Parmesan
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved crosswise
  • ¼ cup olive oil, divided
  • 1 (28-oz) can diced tomatoes with Italian seasonings
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 (1-oz) pkg fresh basil, chopped
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Pound chicken to an even thickness in a zip-top plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet. Season chicken lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook chicken, in 2 batches, in 2 Tbsp hot oil per batch in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes per side or until done. Remove from skillet, and keep warm.
  3. Add tomatoes, broth, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in basil, butter, and lemon juice.
  4. Return chicken to skillet; spoon sauce over chicken, and cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz) pkg linguine
  • 2 (8-oz) pkg asparagus tips
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Steam asparagus according to package directions; toss with cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.

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