I have to tell y'all, this dish is delicious. It is loaded with flavor without being bogged down with heavy sauce or cream. You could eat this chicken alone with a few veggies, or serve over your favorite pasta. The later is how I opted to serve it. If you need a little more green, add a side salad and you have a meal!
This meal comes together quickly and will please even your picky eaters. You can easily add a few more chicken breasts to this recipe to serve a larger family. Sorry for the scarce posts this week. Hubs and I were out of town this past weekend for a wedding. It was a wonderful, lakeside ceremony with a tented outdoor reception. Mallory, the bride was gorgeous and super relaxed! I asked her half way through the reception if she was having the time of her life. Her response, "absolutely!" Love her and I was so glad I was able to be a part of such a special occasion in her life.
The Hubs and I
Beautiful bride, Mallory!
Gorgeous sunset with Hubs and Sarah
Mr. and Mrs.
Program girls ready to work!
All of that being said, I was exhausted after a 5 hour drive so I have been opting for quick and easy dinner options this week. Good thing that's what I am best at! :)
Tomato Basil Chicken
GF/DF
Ingredients:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 T extra virgin olive oil
1 pint cherry tomatoes
2 cloves garlic
4 T dairy free butter substitute
1/2 cup fresh basil
1 small can black olives (optional)
garlic powder
salt and freshly ground black pepper
What to do:
Slice your tomatoes in half lengthwise.
Chop your basil.
Drain your black olives.
Mince your garlic.
Sprinkle one side of your chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
Once the oil is super hot, place your chicken, seasoned side down, in the skillet. Cook your pasta according to package directions while your chicken cooks in the skillet.
Sprinkle the top side with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Allow the chicken to cook for 3-5 minutes, depending on how thick your breasts are. You want the chicken to be about 1/2 way through.
Flip the chicken and continue cooking until cooked all the way through.
Remove the chicken and set aside to rest.
In the same skillet you cooked the chicken, add tomatoes, basil, garlic, olives, and butter substitute.
Stir all together and lower the heat. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper.
Bring to a slight simmer and allow to cook until the tomatoes begin to break down, about 5-7 minutes.
Add your cooked pasta to the hot skillet and give it all a good stir.
Slice your chicken breasts.
Serve your chicken over your pasta and grab a fork!
Thanks Y'all!
Wise Wife
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