It's a glorious warm day here in my part of the world. As it gets hotter I like to cook easy and quick meals because it gets very hot in the kitchen and who wants to spend hours in a hot kitchen? Not me!
I have a number of main course recipes that have few ingredients but are full of flavour. Would you like a recipe that everyone loves using only 6 ingredients? I have one for you today called Chicken with roasted cherry tomato and basil sauce. This recipe uses fresh herbs that I picked from my garden and even my grandchildren love it, it's so creamy and delicious! My whole family loves me making this when we have "get togethers". It's super quick so I can spend the time with them and not in the kitchen.
This recipe is for 4 people so double it for more. Here are the 6 ingredients you need to make this delicious meal:
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Chicken with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Basil Sauce |
Ingredients:
500 grams cherry tomatoes
5 cloves of garlic, unpeeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 x 200 grams breast fillets
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup (60 ml) cream
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celcius or 180 degrees fan- forced.
2. Combine tomatoes, garlic and oil in large shallow baking dish. Roast uncovered about 20 mins. or until tomatoes soften. When garlic is cool enough to handle, peel,
3. Meanwhile cook chicken on heated oiled grill plate (or grill or barbecue) until cooked through. Cover: stand 5 minutes
4. Blend or process garlic and half the tomatoes until smooth. Place in medium saucepan with basil and cream: cook, stirring over low heat, until heated through. Serve chicken topped with sauce and remaining tomatoes.
Mashed Potato, rice or pasta, spinach or beans are all great accompaniments to this quick and easy main course.
I personally love Parmesan mash or mash with Greek yoghurt (in place of cream or milk) and whatever greens I have on hand. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
If you'd like to try Parmesan Mash, boil 1kg. potatoes. When cooked mash until smooth then stir in 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, 40g soft butter and 3/4 cup of hot milk.
What do you think? Try it, I'm sure your family and friends will love it! Happy cooking!