Creamy Tomato-Basil Chicken

Garlicky Penne Pasta
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Wine Recommendation

Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay

Ingredients

  • 6 (6-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 (14.5-oz) cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil, divided

Instructions

  1. Pound chicken to an even thickness in a zip-top plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper, if desired.
  2. Cook chicken in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes per side or until done.
  3. Reduce heat to medium; add tomatoes, cream, and 5 Tbsp basil. Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until thickened. Sprinkle with 3 Tbsp basil.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 8 oz whole wheat penne pasta
  • 3 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Toss together pasta, garlic, oil, and salt.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
386
179
565
Fat (g) 20 6 26
Sat. Fat (g) 8 1 9
Protein (g) 40 6 46
Carb (g) 9 29 38
Fiber (g) 2 4 6
Sodium (mg) 425 197 622

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