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Spoon pouring warm orange sauce over Creamy Tomato Chicken garnished with fresh basil.

Creamy Tomato Chicken

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
A rich, savory skillet meal featuring tender chicken cutlets smothered in a vibrant, dairy-based red sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings:6 people
Course:Dinner
Cuisine:American
Calories:380kcal
Cost:$12
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large chicken breasts Sliced into 6 cutlets
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning Builds the earthy foundation
  • ½ teaspoon salt Enhances the savory flavors
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Adds mild warmth
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour Creates a golden crust
  • 1 tablespoon butter Aids in searing
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Prevents the butter from burning
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste Thickens the sauce
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream Provides the velvety base
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese Melts for a salty finish
  • 1 roma tomato Diced
  • chopped fresh basil For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet For searing and simmering
  • 1 kitchen tongs For turning the chicken safely
  • 1 Whisk For smoothing the sauce

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken cutlets evenly with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then dredge them lightly in the flour.
    Hands pressing raw pink chicken breasts into soft white flour and dried herbs.
  2. Melt the butter and oil in a skillet to sear the cutlets for four to five minutes per side until fully cooked.
  3. Sauté the garlic briefly, then whisk in the tomato paste and heavy cream until a smooth liquid forms.
    Metal whisk stirring a bubbling, bright orange tomato sauce in a dark skillet.
  4. Stir the parmesan and diced tomatoes into the bubbling liquid, return the meat to the pan, and garnish with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g (1 piece)Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 32gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Pound the cutlets to an even thickness before searing so they cook perfectly at the exact same rate in the hot skillet.