Our Ohio Recipe: Creamy Tomato Chicken Skillet

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (4 medium)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, (optional)
• 1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, divided
• 4 cups kale ribs removed, torn into small pieces, packed
• 1/4 cup basil leaves, thinly sliced