Sauteed Chicken In Vodka Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/4 lbs.)
• 1 Tbsp. Bertolli® Classico™ Olive Oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup vodka or chicken broth
• 1 jar Bertolli® Tomato & Basil Sauce
• 2/3 cup heavy or whipping cream
• 1 Tbsp. loosely packed fresh basil leaves, cut in strips (optional)

Directions

1. Season chicken, if desired, with salt and ground black pepper. Heat Olive Oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken. Remove chicken and set aside.
2. Cook onion and garlic in same skillet, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in vodka and cook 1 minute. Stir in Sauce. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, then return chicken to skillet. Simmer covered 3 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken to serving platter and keep warm. Stir in cream and simmer 1 minute or until heated through. Serve, if desired, with hot cooked pasta and garnish with basil.