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Tuscan Basil Chicken
A quick and easy 30 minute meal that is packed with flavor and a meal that the family will love!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 172 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 3 whole breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ cup diced onion, about 1 large onion
- 1 cup diced carrot, about 1 large carrot
- ⅓ cup diced celery, about 1 large celery rib
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes with basil, oregano, and garlic
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 ½ cup diced onion,, 1 cup diced carrot,, and ⅓ cup diced celery, and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.
- Slice 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, into strips and add them to the skillet. Cook for about 5-6 minutes, until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Stir in 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes with basil, oregano, and garlic, ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese,1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Bring to a boil before reducing the heat to medium-low. Simmer for about 10 minutes before serving over rice or pasta.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
172kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
466mg
(19%)
Potassium
632mg
(18%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
3814IU
(76%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 466mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 632mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3814IU | 76% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.