Chicken Breasts With Creamy Basil Sauce

Name: Chicken Breasts With Creamy Basil Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 cup fat-free half-and-half; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 1 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped; basil leaves (to garnish)

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Recipe by mary winecoff

This is a very quick and elegant recipe that would be great for serving special guests. I use fat-free half and half because it is one dairy product I can't tell the difference in.

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READY IN: 30mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

tablespoons butter
¹⁄₄

teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄

teaspoon pepper
4

boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1

tablespoon flour
1

cup fat-free half-and-half
2

teaspoons garlic, minced
1

large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
¹⁄₄

cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
basil leaves (to garnish)

DIRECTIONS

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium high heat until sizzling. Stir in salt and pepper.
Add chicken; cook 8 to 12 minutes or until juices are clear.
Remove from skillet; set aside. Reduce heat to medium.
Stir flour into skillet. Add half and half and garlic, stirring constantly l minute or until slightly thickened.
Stir tomatoes and basil. Return chicken to skillet. Cook 4 or 5 minutes or until heated through.
Garnish with basil leaves.

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