Description
This Italian basil chicken recipe features juicy chicken breasts, fresh basil, garlic, cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lemon finish. A quick, flavorful, healthy chicken dinner idea with authentic Italian flavor perfect for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup fresh basil leaves
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
1. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Let them sit at room temperature while you prep the other ingredients.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for about 6–7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 2–3 minutes until they begin to soften. Stir in the fresh basil leaves and cook just until wilted.
5. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the tomato-basil mixture over it. Drizzle with lemon juice and cook for another minute before serving hot.
Notes
Let chicken rest a few minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.
Use Genovese basil for best authentic flavor.
Adjust garlic and lemon to taste for your preferred balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg