Chicken Tomato Basil Pan (Print)
Juicy chicken breast with tomato, basil, and balsamic makes for a lively, Mediterranean-inspired main course.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), butterflied or pounded thin
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Salt, to taste
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Pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Tomato Topping
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2 cups tomatoes, seeded and diced
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
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1 clove garlic, minced or grated
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2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
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2 tablespoons basil, thinly sliced
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Salt, to taste
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Pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
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Season the chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
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Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat, add the chicken, and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3-5 minutes per side. Remove from heat.
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Mix tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, onion, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
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Serve the chicken topped with the prepared tomato mixture.
# Additional Notes:
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The chicken should be about 1/2 inch thin to cook through quickly. You can slice or pound it thin.
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Make the tomato mixture ahead of time (an hour to a day) to let the flavors develop. Add the basil just before serving.