Keto Chicken in Tomato Sauce
Elevate your low-carb dinner game with this hearty and flavorful Keto Chicken in Tomato Sauce! Perfectly seared chicken breasts are simmered in a rich, herb-infused tomato sauce made with garlic, onion, oregano, and basil, delivering bold Mediterranean flavors in every bite. Topped with Parmesan cheese and optionally garnished with fresh basil, this easy one-pan recipe is both comforting and keto-friendly, making it ideal for weeknight meals or casual entertaining. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or zoodles for a complete low-carb feast. Healthy, delicious, and satisfying, this keto chicken recipe is sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 14 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
3. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
5. Add minced garlic and chopped onion, sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
6. Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
7. Add dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to the tomato mixture. Stir well.
8. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
9. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet with the sauce.
10. Cover the skillet and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 10 minutes over low heat.
11. After 10 minutes, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken.
12. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if using, before serving.
13. Serve the chicken hot with sauce over it.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1782 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.1 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.5 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 612 mg | 204% | |
| Sodium | 2816 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.1 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.5 g | ||
| Protein | 232.6 g | 465% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 478 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 3446 mg | 73% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
