Basil Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
389 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian
Basil Chicken Recipe
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This Italian basil chicken stir-fry recipe is fresh, flavorful, and low-calorie, too. A great family-friendly weeknight meal!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cubed
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 bunch asparagus cut into 2-inch pieces
- ½ onion sliced
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 6.5 ounces basil pesto 1 small jar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add the red pepper, asparagus, onion, and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables become tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet, then stir in pesto and basil. Remove from heat and serve.
Notes
- Storage: Store basil chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Add or replace with other preferred vegetables like green bell pepper, carrots, yellow squash, zucchini.
- Use homemade or store bought pesto.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
389kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
76mg
(25%)
Sodium
569mg
(24%)
Potassium
919mg
(26%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2771IU
(55%)
Vitamin C
48mg
(53%)
Calcium
116mg
(12%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 389kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 569mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 919mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2771IU | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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