Chicken Breast with Creamy Tomato Sauce
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) water
- 1 cup (250 ml) heavy cream
- 3.5 oz (100 g) sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 2 tbsp (30 g) unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) concentrated beef broth
- 2 tbsp (30 g) chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp (5 g) dried basil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
- 1/2 tsp (2 g) white pepper
- 1 clove garlic, pressed
1. Melt 15g or 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides about 5-6 minutes or until they reach 74°C or 165°F internal temperature.
3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. Add the remaining 15g or 1 tablespoon of butter to the same skillet.
5. Whisk in 15g or 1 tablespoon of flour to make a roux cooking for 1 minute.
6. Gradually add 120ml or 1/2 cup of heavy cream whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
7. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes or until it thickens.
8. Season with salt pepper and 60ml or 1/4 cup of beef broth.
9. Add 60g or 1/2 cup of sun-dried tomatoes 15ml or 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 3g or 1 clove of minced garlic to the skillet.
10. Stir well to combine.
11. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and simmer for an additional 5 minutes or until cooked through.
12. Stir in 15g or 1/4 cup of chopped basil.
13. Serve the chicken breasts with the creamy tomato sauce spooned over the top.
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- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- wooden spoon
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