Garlic Chicken With Basil And Tomatoes Recipe
Garlic chicken with fresh basil and olives covered in homemade tomato sauce and served over spaghetti squash is a delicious meal.
Servings 4
Calories 353kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound thin sliced chicken breast
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 roma plum tomatoes diced
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- one handful fresh basil chopped
- olives
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 spaghetti squash
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Cut you squash in half, remove seeds and strings with a spoon and brush the insides generously with olive oil. Bake face down in a baking dish for 45 minutes - 1 hour.1 spaghetti squash
- Meanwhile, cover and pound chicken breasts with a meat tenderizer. Then sprinkle with salt and pepper.1 pound thin sliced chicken breast, salt, pepper
- Heat oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken and brown about 3 minutes on each side. Turn off the flame. Remove chicken to a plate, cover and set aside.¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Then add the diced tomatoes to the oil in the skillet, bring to a boil and simmer about 30 minutes. The tomatoes will break down as they simmer. Stir occasionally, crushing the tomatoes with a fork.6 roma plum tomatoes
- Add garlic and butter and stir.5 cloves garlic, ¼ cup butter
- Add the chicken back in stir and heat through. Finally, stir in the basil and olives.one handful fresh basil, olives
- By now your squash should be done and cool enough to handle. Scrape the spaghetti like strands from your squash and divide onto individual plates. Top with chicken and sauce.
- Serve and enjoy!.
Notes
Get the full video to see how to cut and cook spaghetti squash here.
What can I substitute for olives? If you’re not a fan of olives, you can omit them or use capers for a briny flavor as I do in my Low Carb Chicken Piccata and Gluten Free Chicken Piccata recipes.
Can I use canned tomatoes for the sauce? Fresh Roma tomatoes work best, but canned diced tomatoes or even crushed tomatoes might work in a pinch.
How do I store leftovers? Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. You can reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.6g | Protein: 8.3g
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