Recipe: Chicken Breasts with Tomato Basil Cream

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

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