Chicken in Tomato-Basil Cream Sauce

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Cook: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Rachel Kowasic, Valrico, Florida

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jan. 21, 2023

This recipe was inspired by all our fresh garden tomatoes and herbs. In summer, I grill the chicken with some Italian seasonings and a bit of garlic powder, but on rainy days or in winter, I cook it on the stovetop. —Rachel Kowasic, Connellsville, Pennsylvania

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Chicken in Tomato-Basil Cream Sauce

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Yield:4 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:30 min

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3 teaspoons butter, divided
  • 8 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves, julienned
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
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Directions

  1. In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in 2 teaspoons butter until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute tomatoes and onion in remaining butter until onion is softened. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
  2. Stir in broth. Bring to a boil; add orzo. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until orzo is tender. Stir in the chicken, milk, basil, salt and pepper; heat through (do not boil). Sprinkle with cheese just before serving.
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