This tomato basil chicken skillet is the perfect balanced and nourishing weeknight dinner! It is one skillet and ready in under 30 minutes. Plus All you need is a handful of ingredients including chicken, cherry tomatoes, basil and a quality marinara sauce!

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Tomato Basil Chicken Skillet

Author: Kelsey Romano
This tomato basil chicken skillet is the perfect balanced and nourishing weeknight dinner! It is one skillet and ready in under 30 minutes. Plus All you need is a handful of ingredients including chicken, cherry tomatoes, basil and a quality marinara sauce!
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1-1.5 lb organic chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
  • 1 jar marinara sauce, look for one with minimal ingredients & no added sugar
  • 1 container cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 handful fresh basil, chopped
  • salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat skillet with olive oil at a medium heat. Add in chicken breasts and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes each side. (They will continue to cook as we make the dish).
  • Add in cherry tomatoes. Then pour in marinara sauce and allow to cook at medium heat for about 5 minutes, maintaining a simmer.
  • After tomatoes start to soften and burst. Add in 1/2 handful of chopped basil. Cover with lid and reduce heat to medium, low. Cook for another 3-5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with more fresh basil and enjoy. I serve mine with brown rice and asparagus.
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