Italian Lemon Herb Chicken Skillet with Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless, skinless
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest freshly grated
• 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
• 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. 2 In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on each side, about 5-6 minutes per side.
3. 3 Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. 4 In the same skillet, add minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, dried oregano, and dried thyme. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5. 5 Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
6. 6 Return the chicken breasts to the skillet along with any juices that have collected. Spoon the lemon herb sauce over the chicken.
7. 7 Cover the skillet and let it simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
8. 8 Sprinkle with fresh basil before serving.