Basil-Peach Chicken Breasts

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Ingredients

  • 4 skinned and boneless chicken breasts (about 2 lb.)
  • 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 2 tbs canola oil
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 12 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 4 large peached, peeled and cut into 1 inch thick slices (about 2 cups)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Cook chicken in hot oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove chicken from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet.

2. Reduce heat to medium. Add shallot to hot drippings in skillet and sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Add basil, chicken broth and peaches. Return chicken to skillet and turn to coat.

3. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until chicken is done.