Low Sodium Chicken with Tomato Sauce
Transform weeknight dinners with this flavorful and heart-healthy Low Sodium Chicken with Tomato Sauce recipe, a perfect combination of nutrition and comfort. Tender, seared chicken breasts are simmered in a rich, herb-infused tomato sauce made with no-salt-added crushed tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and fresh parsley—a deliciously low sodium option without sacrificing robust taste. Finished with a refreshing drizzle of lemon juice, this dish is packed with vibrant flavors and is ready in under an hour. Serve it over whole grains or steamed vegetables for a wholesome, satisfying meal that’s ideal for those looking to reduce sodium intake while savoring every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 whole garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces canned no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
Begin by patting the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season each piece with ground black pepper to taste.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onions and sauté until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the onions and cook for another minute, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
Pour in the canned no-salt-added crushed tomatoes. Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, and black pepper.
Allow the tomato sauce to come to a gentle simmer. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and let the chicken cook in the simmering sauce for around 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Before serving, drizzle lemon juice over the chicken and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve the chicken breasts with tomato sauce over your choice of whole grains or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1686 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.8 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 594 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.0 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.8 g | ||
| Protein | 228.4 g | 457% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 301 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 4134 mg | 88% | |
*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.
