Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken | Dairy Farmers of Manitoba | DFM

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
• 2 chicken breasts (~300 g), boneless and skinless
• salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced garlic (2-3 cloves)
• ¾ tsp (4 mL) salt
• ½ tsp (2 mL) dried basil
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) black pepper
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 can (398 mL) diced tomatoes with Italian herbs
• ¾ cup (175 mL) tomato pasta sauce (marinara or other seasoned tomato sauce)
• ¾ cup (175 mL) heavy cream
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) corn starch
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) freshly chopped basil
• Freshly grated parmesan for garnish as desired
• You can use a lighter cream or milk for this recipe, but the sauce will not be as thick and rich – still delicious nonetheless!
• A tablespoon of basil pesto is a great substitute if you can’t find basil.
• Feel free to add vegetables into the sauce, you can cook them with a little bit of oil in the skillet before adding in the sauce ingredients.
• Try zucchini, onion, broccoli, mushrooms, or whatever you have on hand!
• If you want to add spinach, add it after the sauce is cooked. It will wilt quickly.