Tomato Chicken with Basil Garlic Sauce
Tomato chicken is juicy, flavorful, and easy to make—this one-pan dish is your new go-to for fast weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Appetizer or Main Course
Cuisine American / Italian-inspired
Servings 2
Calories 450 kcal
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts about 2
- 15- ounce can unsalted crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves sliced into strips
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tablespoons salted butter divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Cauliflower Rice:
- 2 cups riced cauliflower
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Prepare the Chicken: Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make them thinner. Pat dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Brown the Chicken: In a wide nonstick pan, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium to medium-high heat until the butter is melted and the pan is hot. Add chicken breasts in a single layer and cook until each side starts browning, about 4 minutes per side. When the chicken is cooked through, transfer to a plate. Work in batches if necessary.
Make the Sauce: Reduce the pan to medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and cook until golden brown and aromatic, about 1 minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes and cayenne, loosening any browned bits stuck to the pan. Increase heat to bring to a simmer. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for about 5 minutes to slightly thicken the sauce, stirring occasionally.
Prepare the Cauliflower Rice: In a heat-proof bowl, combine riced cauliflower and olive oil. Microwave on high power until tender, about 3 minutes.
Finish and Serve: Reduce the sauce to a bare simmer and stir in the sliced basil. Return the chicken to the pan to soak up the sauce. Serve the chicken and sauce over the prepared cauliflower rice.
Keyword low carb, keto-friendly, one-pan, weeknight dinner, tomato chicken, basil garlic sauce, cauliflower rice