Herbed Chicken & Tomatoes Directions

 Herbed Chicken & Tomatoes Directions

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Gourmet™ Basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Gourmet™ Garlic Powder, California
• 1 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Rosemary, Crushed
• 3 tablespoons flour, divided
• 1 1/2 pounds thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 1/2 cups Kitchen Basics® Unsalted Chicken Stock
• 2 tablespoons fat-free half-and-half

Instructions:

1. Cook Pasta:

   • Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. Prepare Seasoning:

   • In a shallow dish, mix 1 1/2 teaspoons basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon rosemary. Reserve 2 teaspoons of this mixture.

3. Coat Chicken:

   • Stir 2 tablespoons flour into the remaining seasoning mixture. Coat chicken breasts with the seasoned flour. Discard any leftover flour.

4. Cook Chicken:

   • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken in batches for 2 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Add more oil as needed. Remove chicken and keep warm.

5. Sauté Onion:

   • In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon oil and chopped onion. Cook for 3 minutes until softened.

6. Make Sauce:

   • Stir in 1 tablespoon flour, then add drained tomatoes, chicken stock, and reserved seasoning. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.

7. Finish Dish:

   • Stir in half-and-half. Return chicken to the skillet and cook until heated through.

8. Serve:

   • Plate the chicken and sauce over the cooked pasta. Enjoy!