Basil Peach Chicken Breasts

Basil-Peach Chicken Breasts

PointsPlus Value:       5

Prep time:                   45 minutes

Cook time:                  20 minutes

Serves:                        8

Ingredients:

4 breast(s) uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast(s)

1¼ tsp kosher salt

2 Tbsp canola oil

1 cup(s) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 tsp ground ginger

4 large peach(es), pealed and sliced into 1/4 –inch thick slices

2 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced

1 medium uncooked shallot(s), thinly sliced

12 leaf/leaves basil, finely chopped

½ tsp Gefen Black Pepper, Ground

Instructions:

1.     Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2.     Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper

3.     Heat oil in a large, ovenproof skillet.  Cook chicken over medium-high heat 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove chicken from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet.

4.     Reduce heat to medium.  Add shallot to hot drippings and sauté 3 minutes or until tender.  Add ginger and garlic; sauté 45 to 60 seconds or until fragrant.

5.     Add basil, chicken broth, and peaches.

6.     Return chicken to skillet and turn to coat.

7.     Place skillet in preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes or until done.