CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TOMATO BASIL CREAM

A variety of tomatoes – red, yellow and orange – give this recipe lots of color and flavor. Serve with your favorite pasta.

2 tablespoons Butter
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
4 (6 ounces each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup coarsely chopped red, yellow and/or orange tomatoes
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup whipping cream
Fresh basil leaves, if desired

In 10-inch skillet melt butter until sizzling; stir in garlic, salt and pepper. Add chicken breasts. Cook over medium-high heat, turning once, until golden brown (8 to 12 minutes).

Add tomatoes, 1/4 cup basil and whipping cream. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until sauce is heated through (4 to 5 minutes).

Serve with pasta and garnish with basil leaves, if desired.

Yield: 4 servings