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Skillet Garlic Basil Chicken Recipe
Skillet Garlic Basil Chicken Recipe - This delicious Skillet Garlic Basil Chicken recipe with savory chicken, sauce and zucchini is made in one skillet and ready in 30 minutes for a family favorite meal!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 377 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3-4 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 2 tablespoons dried basil
- 4 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
- ¼ ¼ cup salted butter
- 2 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 3 medium fresh zucchini spiralized or shaved
Instructions
- Sprinkle both sides of the chicken generously with salt, pepper, and about 1/2 teaspoon of the basil.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, and cook for several minutes on each side until browned on both sides and cooked throughout. Remove the chicken from the skillet onto a plate and set aside.
- Add the remaining olive oil, tomato sauce, butter, garlic and about 1 tablespoon of the basil and stir to combine until the butter is melted. Return the chicken to the skillet, top with about 1 teaspoon of the basil, cover and cook a few more minutes.
- Portion zucchini noodles into individual serving bowls. Spoon on some of the Garlic Basil Sauce and top with chicken and remaining basil.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
377kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
986mg
(41%)
Potassium
1067mg
(30%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1088IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 377
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 377kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 986mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 1067mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1088IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.