CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CREAMY BASIL SAUCE

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This is a very quick and elegant recipe that would be great for serving special guests. I use fat-free half and half because it is one dairy product I can't tell the difference in.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
basil leaves (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium high heat until sizzling. Stir in salt and pepper.
  • Add chicken; cook 8 to 12 minutes or until juices are clear.
  • Remove from skillet; set aside. Reduce heat to medium.
  • Stir flour into skillet. Add half and half and garlic, stirring constantly l minute or until slightly thickened.
  • Stir tomatoes and basil. Return chicken to skillet. Cook 4 or 5 minutes or until heated through.
  • Garnish with basil leaves.

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