I feel like summer always inspires lots of tasty recipes with fresh, bright green herbs and this basil-infused recipe is right on cue. This quick tomato basil chicken is spiced with curry and tossed up in a garlic olive oil basil puree then dotted with lots of fresh cherry tomatoes.
Look no further for an easy weeknight dinner idea loaded with good fresh flavors. A touch of yellow curry and cumin give the chicken a subtle but delicious taste, and big handfuls of basil and garlic dress everything up with a bright green sauce that pops with fresh herb flavor… It’s also a perfect keto chicken recipe with big bold flavors and low carbs when served on its own.
Alternatively, for pasta lovers, you can toss this fresh basil and spiced chicken dish together and serve over orzo pasta or wrap it up with freshly warmed flatbread. Spoon over freshly steamed rice or enjoy with chilled short pasta and turn into a hearty chicken salad. Either way, you can’t go wrong with this easy skillet-cooked chicken breast that comes together in minutes…
If you’re loving fresh summer basil like me, you should check out this summer lemon basil martini too! It is one of my favorites!
how to make quick tomato basil chicken
Season the chicken with a little yellow curry and cumin. Add small pinches of salt and pepper and toss in a bowl to coat.
cook the chicken breast
In a skillet over medium heat, drizzle a little olive oil and toss in the chicken cubes browning and turning until cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes.
make a fresh Basil puree for the chicken
In a food processor, combine fresh basil leaves, pinches of a salt and cracked pepper, and garlic. Drizzle in olive oil and puree to a saucy/drizzly consistency.
garnish, and serve one pot tomato basil chicken
Transfer the chicken to a serving plate or platter and dot with fresh cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with quick basil puree and garnish with fresh sprigs of basil.
Serve with a little fresh squeeze of lemon or lime and serve over fresh steamed rice, your favorite pasta, orzo, or even a little warm pita bread!
It’s a great way to use up some of that amazing fresh, fragrant garden basil. It makes an easy weeknight dinner you can whip up quick! To make it spicy, you can also season the chicken with a little chili powder or cayenne. Enjoy this fresh basil chicken any time you’ve a good few bunches of fresh basil on hand! It makes this quick green sauce so vibrant and bright…a perfect companion for juicy chicken cubes and ripe tomatoes.
Quick Tomato Basil Chicken
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts - cut into 1 inch cubes
- 2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves - packed
- 1 or 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Coarse Salt - for seasoning chicken
- 1/2 tsp Cracked Pepper - for seasoning chicken
- 1/3 cup Good Fruit Olive Oil - plus 1 tbsp for cooking
- 1 tsp Yellow Curry Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- pinch Salt + Pepper For Basil Puree
- 1 pack Cherry Tomatoes - cut in half
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss chicken breast cubes with salt, pepper, yellow curry powder, and cumin.
- Drizzle a little olive oil in a hot skillet over medium heat and drop in seasoned chicken. Toss the chicken turning and stirring it to brown on all sides. Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- In a food processor, puree fresh basil leaves with olive oil, fresh garlic, and a pinch of salt + pepper. Drizzle olive oil in little by little as you puree the ingredients together.
- When chicken is finished cooking through, remove and transfer to a serving plate. Top with fresh tomatoes, and drizzle with fresh basil puree. Top with an extra squeeze of lemon or lime if desired. Serve with your favorite short pasta, orzo, or steamed rice, if desired.
