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Creamy Tomato Chicken Skillet Dinner

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A flavorful and creamy chicken skillet with tomatoes, kale, and Parmesan, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1½ pounds)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Oil

  • 1.5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Sauces and Pastes

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

Garlic and Spices

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Canned Goods

  • 1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes

Dairy

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)

Vegetables

  • 4 cups packed kale (tough stems discarded and leaves roughly chopped)
  • 0.25 cup basil leaves (thinly sliced)

Instructions 

  • Season chicken with ½ teaspoon salt. Cook in oil until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, cook tomato paste, garlic, fennel seeds, and red pepper flakes until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes and simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in heavy cream, pepper, Parmesan, and kale; cook until kale wilts, about 3 minutes. Return chicken and cook until internal temp reaches 165°F, about 5 minutes.
  • Top with basil and Parmesan, then serve.

Notes

Use fresh basil for the best flavor and adjust red pepper flakes to taste for spice.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, creamy, tomato