Tomato-Basil Chicken Zucchini Noodles

Name: Tomato-Basil Chicken Zucchini Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 29 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes); 2 tablespoon olive oil; 4 clove garlic (minced); 2 pint cherry tomatoes (halved); 0.5 cup chicken broth (low-sodium); 0.25 cup fresh basil (chopped); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 4 zucchinis (medium, spiralized into noodles); 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Tender chicken breast sautéed in a vibrant tomato and basil sauce, served atop fresh zucchini noodles for a light and refreshing Italian-inspired meal.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 14 min
Total: 29 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.14/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Carb
Low-Sugar
Low-Calorie
Low-Saturated-Fat
Low-Fat

Ingredients

1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes)
2 tablespoon olive oil
4 clove garlic (minced)
2 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
0.5 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
0.25 cup fresh basil (chopped)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 zucchinis (medium, spiralized into noodles)
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Season chicken breast cubes with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breast and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet with the dried oregano. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally and gently pressing some tomatoes to release juices, until they begin to burst and form a sauce.
Stir in the low-sodium chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the fresh basil.
In a separate pan, or briefly in the same skillet before adding chicken back, quickly sauté the spiralized zucchini noodles for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp. Alternatively, serve them raw under the sauce.
Serve the chicken and tomato sauce immediately over the zucchini noodles. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste.

Notes

To save time, use pre-spiralized zucchini noodles. Adjust red pepper flakes to control the spice level.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 217
Protein: 27.8 g
Carbohydrates: 9.7 g
Fat: 7.9 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sodium: 534 mg
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Sugar: 5.8 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg