CHICKEN WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND BASIL

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



CHICKEN WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND BASIL image

Categories     Chicken     Sauté     Low Carb     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Healthy

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablesoons each olive oil and butter
1/2 cup chopped scallions
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oil and butter in a large nonstick frying pan. Pat chicken dry, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and add to pan, sauteeing over moderate heat for 2 minutes on each side. Remove chicken to dish, and add scallion to the pan, stirring for two minutes. Add broth, tomatoes and lemon juice, bring to a boil. Return chicken to pan with any juices, turn to coat with sauce, lower heat, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked, about 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and stir in basil. Taste for seasoning, and serve.

There are no comments yet!