Ingredients
– 12 ounces chicken tenderloins
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1/4 cup flour
– 2 1/2 tablespoons salted butter, softened
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
– 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
– 1 pint cherry tomatoes
– 1/3 cup chicken broth
– Fresh minced basil for topping (optional)
Instructions
1-First, prepare all ingredients by seasoning the 12 ounces of chicken tenderloins with salt and pepper, then lightly dredge them in the 1/4 cup flour and set aside. This step ensures the chicken gets a nice coating for browning.
2-Next, in a small bowl, combine the 2 1/2 tablespoons salted butter, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika to make a herb butter mixture.
3-Heat 1 tablespoon of the herb butter along with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken tenders and cook until golden brown on both sides and partially cooked, about 1-2 minutes per side; transfer them to a plate.
4-Then, add the 1 pint cherry tomatoes to the same skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until their skins are charred and they start to burst, about 5 minutes. Once done, add the remaining herb butter and stir until it melts, gently crushing the tomatoes with the back of a spoon to release their juices. Finally, pour in the 1/3 cup chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan, and cook until blended.
5-Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 5-7 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken occasionally until fully cooked and the sauce thickens slightly. Serve warm, topped with fresh minced basil. This method keeps things straightforward while allowing for adjustments based on your preferences.
Notes
π Avoid overcooking chicken tenders to keep them tender and juicy.
π
Push cherry tomatoes against the skillet side to easily burst them and prevent rolling.
π³ Use a skillet with taller edges to reduce tomato juice splatter and make bursting easier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: SautΓ©ing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 431
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 483 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 147 mg
