Tomato Basil Chicken

Although we are trying to eat healthier around our household, we still need some carbs from pasta :). It is hard to turn down Italian dishes because there are so many. Thanks to Menu Musings for this great and easy recipe. (And fattening one if you decide to use all the butter)

There is nothing better than FRESH ingredients especially during the summertime and when you can find a farmer's market anywhere now days.

Ingredients:

2 chicken breasts

kosher salt and black pepper

2 Tbsp. EVOO (olive oil)

2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes

2 tsp. minced fresh garlic

4 Tbsp. cold butter

1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped

freshly grated Parmigiano reggiano cheese

Any type of pasta that you want to serve with it (I choose bowtie bc I had a lot leftover in the pantry)

What To Do:

• Season your chicken breasts with kosher salt and black pepper
• Add a couple of Tbsp. of EVOO into skillet and let the oil heat up pretty hot
• In the meantime, start boiling your water for your pasta &  then cook 
• When oil is hot and the chicken sizzles when it touches it then add your chicken
• Cook about 5-6 minutes per side
• After the second side has been cooking for about 4 minutes, add in the tomatoes
• Next add in the fresh basil, cold butter and then the minced garlic last
• To help season the sauce, add in some more salt and pepper
• Stir all the ingredients and let the sauce start to mix together
• If pasta is still cooking, you can remove the chicken and cut into slices
• Divide the pasta into bowls, top with chicken, pour the sauce over it and then add some fresh grated cheese