Whole30 Chicken with Tomato Sauce
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and healthy Whole30 Chicken with Tomato Sauce recipe. Featuring juicy seared chicken breasts nestled in a robust tomato sauce infused with garlic, onion, and aromatic dried herbs, this dish is a flavor-packed favorite that's both dairy-free and gluten-free. Simmered to perfection, the sauce gains a rich depth from crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, while fresh basil adds a fragrant finishing touch. Serve over optional zucchini noodles for a low-carb twist or enjoy on its own for a hearty, satisfying meal. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy schedules and Whole30 devotees craving comforting, wholesome dining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 4 cups zucchini noodles (optional)
Instructions
Begin by preparing the chicken breasts. Pat them dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Pour the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste into the skillet, mixing well with the onions and garlic.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to the tomato mixture, stirring to combine. Allow the sauce to simmer for 5 minutes to develop the flavors.
Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the tomato sauce. Cover the skillet and let the chicken cook through in the simmering sauce for 12-15 minutes.
If serving with zucchini noodles, cook them separately by sautéing in a pan with a little olive oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
Once the chicken is cooked through, sprinkle fresh basil leaves over the top.
Serve the chicken breasts with tomato sauce over zucchini noodles or on its own for a delicious Whole30 meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1838 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.1 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 3041 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.5 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.5 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.3 g | ||
| Protein | 236.7 g | 473% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 447 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 4927 mg | 105% | |
*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.
