Tomato Basil Chicken

Tomato Basil Chicken

by Erin Willis

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Ingredients (Serves 3)

• 3 Chicken breasts
• Kosher salt and fresh black pepper
• 2 Tblsp. olive oil
• 2 c. chopped fresh tomatoes (I use 1 can roasted tomatoes)
  
• 2 tsp. minced fresh garlic
• 4 Tblsp. cold butter
• 1/2 c. fresh basil, chopped (I use 1 Tblsp. dried basil)
  
• freshly grated Parmigiano reggiano cheese, for garnish
• 1/2 (16 oz.) box penne

Instructions

Season chicken with kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper. Add a couple of Tblsp. of olive oil to your

skillet. While waiting for the oil to heat up, start boiling the water for the pasta When the oil is HOT, add the chicken breasts. After about 4-5 minutes the chicken breasts should ready to turn. Cook them on the second side another 4-5 minutes, or until just about done. The thinner the breasts the faster they cook. After the second side has been cooking for about 4 minutes, add the tomatoes, basil, butter, garlic, and add a little more salt and pepper.

When your chicken is "done", turn the sauce down to the lowest setting to keep it warm till the pasta has finished cooking. Remove the chicken and place on a cutting board. Slice the chicken on the bias into strips. Place pasta, sauce, sliced chicken and cheese on a plate.

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