Tomato and Basil Chicken

a very simple and tasty dish, a comfort food.

• Ready In: 43 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream or 1⁄2 cup  whipping cream
• 1⁄2 cup fresh basil, chopped (1/3 cup dried when sauce is doubled)
•  salt and pepper
• 6  boneless chicken breasts (I buy the boneless, skinless and cut in half to insure they cook through)

Directions

1. Heat butter, add onions, saute' for 5 minutes.
2. Increase heat to high, add tomatoes and cook until most of the liquid is evaporated, about 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Add cream and bring to a boil, boil about 3 minutes until slightly thickened, add salt, pepper and basil.
4. Place chicken in a shallow baking dish, pour sauce over chicken.
5. Bake for 25 minutes on 450 degrees.
6. *Doublethe sauce recipe to have extra to serve over fettuccini or other pasta.