Chicken with Tomato/Basil Sauce

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: 20 Minute Meal, Easy Chicken Recipe, Incredibly Easy, Tomato and Basil

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Servings: servings

Calories: 1341kcal

Author: Lynn

Grilled or Baked Chicken Breast with a light tomato basil sauce

1 chicken breast, butterflied
1 tsp olive oil
salt and pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp minced garlic you can use more or less, to taste
1 can 14 oz., whole tomatoes I use my canned tomatoes
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil 2 tsp if using dried
salt and pepper, to taste
8 oz pasta You can use anything you like, spaghetti, angel hair, ravioli, tortellini etc.
fresh grated parmesan cheese, optional

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Pre-heat oven to 350° or turn on grill
Line baking sheet or pan with tin foil or parchment paper and arrange chicken breat in pan. Drizzle the teaspoon of olive oil on each and brush to coat with pastry brush. The oil will be enough to coat all side of all the breast. Salt and pepper both sides.
Chicken breast can be grilled until 145° in the center or baked in the oven until 145° internal temperature. About 15 minutes. When done they can be put on a plate to rest and covered with foil
While chicken breasts are cooking, start 8 cups of water in large pot, boiling for pasta
Heat 2 tbsp., olive oil in a large saute pan, when medium hot, add garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the can of whole tomatoes and minced basil. Simmer and stir occasionally. Use side of wooden spoon to break up the tomatoes into smaller pieces. Keep warm until ready to serve
When pasta is done, drain. Slice the chicken breast in bite size slices. Top the pasta with chicken and tomato sauce.
Top with a little parmesan cheese, if desired

Serve with a side salad and french bread