Description
Creamy Tomato Butter Chicken is a rich and comforting dish that transforms tender chicken breasts into an exquisite meal with a luscious, velvety tomato sauce. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, bringing everyone to the table with its delightful aroma and flavor. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can create a restaurant-quality experience right in your kitchen. Serve it over rice or pasta for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Chop the onions and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Sauté the onions until translucent (about 3 minutes), then add garlic until golden brown.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper before adding them to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth, stirring well while bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Lower the heat and gradually stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Add smoked paprika and dried basil, allowing everything to simmer together for another 5 minutes.
- Serve over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg