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Creamy Tomato Italian Parmesan Chicken

Seared chicken breasts simmered in a creamy tomato-parmesan sauce flavored with Italian seasoning.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • 12-inch Skillet
  • Lid
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil divided
  • 4 chicken breasts about 2 pounds
  • 3/4 cupdiced onion about 1 small onion
  • 2 teaspoonsminced garlic
  • 1 15-ouncecan tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cupheavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cupgrated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoonItalian seasoning plus more for garnish
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cupshredded parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. While the oil heats, pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
  • Add the chicken to the hot skillet and cook 3–5 minutes per side, until browned and no longer pink in the center (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes, until the onion is tender/translucent.
  • Add the tomato sauce, heavy whipping cream, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Taste the sauce and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spooning some sauce over each piece. Evenly sprinkle the 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese over the chicken.
  • Cover the skillet with a lid and cook 1–2 minutes, just until the shredded parmesan has melted. Remove from heat.
  • Garnish with additional Italian seasoning if desired and serve warm.