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A quick and easy 30 minute meal that is packed with flavor and a meal that the family will love!
When I had my little babe back in June some neighbors brought us over meals. I was looking forward to this because we have some amazing cooks in our neighborhood. Every meal that was brought to us we absolutely loved! It is so nice to be able to relax and recover and have dinner taken care of for you.
One of the meals we absolutely loved. We left to North Carolina two weeks after our baby was born and I thought about this meal all summer. As soon as we got back from North Carolina, I had to get the recipe and make it again. Come to find out, it was adapted from an old Weight Watchers recipe. Healthy for you and delicious? Awesome!
This meal comes together in less than 30 minutes and is delicious served over pasta. It has some delicious veggies hidden inside and the basil brings out amazing flavor. Since basil is one of my favorite herbs, it became an instant favorite. We all loved this meal the first time and we were reminded how incredible it was the second time! If you are looking for an easy, flavorful and healthy meal, then this recipe is for you!
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Tuscan Basil Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 3 whole breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ cup diced onion, about 1 large onion
- 1 cup diced carrot, about 1 large carrot
- ⅓ cup diced celery, about 1 large celery rib
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes with basil, oregano, and garlic
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 ½ cup diced onion,, 1 cup diced carrot,, and ⅓ cup diced celery, and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.
- Slice 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, into strips and add them to the skillet. Cook for about 5-6 minutes, until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Stir in 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes with basil, oregano, and garlic, ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese,1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Bring to a boil before reducing the heat to medium-low. Simmer for about 10 minutes before serving over rice or pasta.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe from my neighbor Leslie
We LOVE this meal. Think this would freeze well?
Yes, of course! I love using my freezer bags and laying them flat in the freezer. Hope that helps and you are able to make them! XOXO
I loved this! Easy to make and delicious! It’s a keeper for me!
Can I make this a day ahead and refrigerate? Looks delish!
Thanks!
Yep! We had enough for leftovers the next day and reheated it. It was great!
My family loved this! It is amazing that something so simple can taste so good.
Love this!
I’d would never have thought this was so healthy, especially that it’s from WW! This looks so awesome… currently scanning my brain to see if I’ve got all the goods in my pantry to make this asap. 🙂
My husband absolutely refuses to eat tomatoes, but likes tomato sauce. Could I substitute sauce for the can of crushed tomatoes?
Thanks, this looks delicious!
tomato sauce has a totally different taste and texture then the tomatoes – I would slightly pureeing them, but leave some texture
I hate tomatoes too, but this was awesome!