Creamy and flavorful chicken in a tomato and herb sauce

This chicken in tomato herb cream recipe is a delightful dish that brings together the freshness of herbs, the richness of cream, and the succulence of chicken. The tender chicken pieces are cooked to perfection and then smothered in a creamy tomato sauce infused with aromatic herbs. Serve this dish with rice or crusty bread for a satisfying meal that will impress your family and friends. With a total preparing time of 45 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasions.

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until golden brown on each side, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the diced tomatoes (with their juice) to the skillet. Stir to combine.
6. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
7. Stir in the heavy cream, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, along with any accumulated juices. Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
9. Cover the skillet and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
10. Serve the chicken in tomato herb cream hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Enjoy!

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