Chicken Pomodoro

I know .. it's been a lifetime since I posted a new recipe. Well, lucky for you I have (2) new ones for this week.

Chicken Pomodoro is so delicious. It's this creamy chicken dish that just makes you feel good all over. Enjoy!

Chicken Pomodoro Serves 4

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

salt and pepper

3 T. olive oil

1 onion, chopped fine

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 t. dried oregano

1/4 t. red pepper flakes

1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes

1/3 c. heavy cream

1/4 finely chopped fresh basil

cooked penne pasta

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 T. olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

2. Heat remaining oil in empty skillet over medium high heat until simmering. Cook onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, oregano and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, cream and 1/4 t. salt and bring to a boil. Return chicken to skillet, simmer, covered utnil chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.

3. Transfer chicken to a platter, tent with foil. Simmer sauce, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Off heat, stir in basil and season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over chicken. Serve over penne pasta.