## Tomato Basil Chicken Recipe (Continental Style) – Easy & Delicious Recipe
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Tomato Basil Chicken Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Continental Main Course**, this dish is **High Protein Non Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 15 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 45 minutes
**Cuisine:** Continental
**Course:** Main Course
**Diet:** High Protein Non Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Tomato Basil Chicken Recipe:
* 2 Chicken breasts
* 2 teaspoons Mixed Herbs (Dried)
* 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
* 2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
* Salt – to taste
* 1 sprig Basil leaves – finely chopped
* 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
* 3 cups Homemade tomato puree
* 1/4 cup Basil leaves – fresh leaves
* 1 Onion – finely chopped
* 10 cloves Garlic – finely chopped
* 1 tablespoon Mixed Herbs (Dried)
* 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
* Salt – to taste
* Sugar – to taste
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Tomato Basil Chicken Recipe:
1. wash and thoroughly clean the chicken breasts.
2. Into the bowl add the chicken, add mixed herbs, lemon juice, olive oil and salt.
3. Mix well.
4. Heat a skillet on medium-high heat to pan sear the chicken pieces.
5. Place the chicken pieces and cook only for a minute on both sides till it gets a light brown colour and is just about cooked.
6. To make the tomato basil sauceHeat a saucepan with olive oil, add the garlic and onions and saute till until the onions soften and till the aroma wafts in the air.
7. Next add the torn basil leaves, tomato puree, herbs, red chilli powder, salt and sugar.
8. Bring the tomato basil sauce to a brisk boil.
9. After a few minutes, add the grilled chicken breasts into the tomato basil sauce.
10. Turn the heat to low, cover the pan and cook the Tomato Basil Chicken for about 10 minutes, until the chicken has absorbed all the flavours and is cooked through as well.
11. Once done, turn off the heat and transfer the Tomato Basil Chicken Recipe to a serving bowl and serve hot.
12. Serve Tomato Basil Chicken Recipe along with some Garlic Bread With Herb Butter Recipe and Fizzy Pomegranate & Mint Mocktail Recipe for a weekend dinner or even for your house parties along with Herbed Buttered Rice Recipe With Green Peas and a Savory Melon Salad Recipe (Spiced with Ginger & Mint).
### Tips for the Best Tomato Basil Chicken Recipe:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Feel free to customize this Tomato Basil Chicken Recipe recipe with your favorite complementary ingredients!
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