Description
Juicy chicken thighs simmered in a savory tomato and basil sauce, finished with aromatic garlic and shallots. A quick, flavorful skillet meal perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
- 8 to 10 chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup flour (or more, as needed)
- 1 tablespoon oil (olive oil or oil of your choice)
- 2 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
- 2 large shallots (minced)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/3 cup chicken broth (or more for additional sauce)
- 2 cups grape tomatoes (large ones halved)
- 1/4 cup basil leaves (or more)
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Lightly coat each piece in flour.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add oil and butter.
- Once the butter is melted, add the chicken thighs smooth side down. Cook for about 5 minutes or until they release easily from the pan, then flip and cook another 5 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and set aside. Add shallots and garlic to the skillet and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, adding more butter if needed.
- Pour in a splash of chicken broth and deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon.
- Add grape tomatoes and remaining broth. Simmer for about 3 minutes, stirring and continuing to deglaze as needed.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it among the tomatoes. Top with torn basil leaves and cook briefly until heated through. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for best flavor, but dried can be substituted in smaller amounts.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Add extra broth for a saucier consistency.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
