⏱ 55 min totalGarlic Basil Chicken with Tomato Butter Sauce
Per 1 serving · 371 g · 9 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein35g20% of calories
- Carbs49g28% of calories
- Fat41g52% of calories
- ✓ Low sodium
At a glance
One serving of Garlic Basil Chicken with Tomato Butter Sauce (371 g) has 701 calories, with 35 g of protein, 49 g of carbohydrates and 41 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (52% of calories). It is high in protein (70% DV), Vitamin A (31% DV) and Vitamin C (25% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 86% and 48% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein70%
- Vitamin A31%
- Vitamin C25%
- Vitamin E28%
- Vitamin K29%
- Thiamine59%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber18%
- Vitamin B1211%
- Potassium19%
- Magnesium19%
- Zinc18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat86%
- Cholesterol48%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
4 oz Chicken breast- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¼ dash Black pepper
1 ¼ medium whole Tomatoes
¾ cloves, minced Garlic
⅛ cup leaves, whole Basil
2 oz Spaghetti
1 tbsp Olive oil
2 tbsp Butter
Directions
- 1
Cover the chicken with plastic wrap and pound each piece to an even thickness, about one inch. Remove the plastic and season each piece of chicken generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
Dice the tomatoes, mince the garlic, and slice the basil into ribbons. Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet until hot. Add the chicken and pan-fry for several minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- 4
Allow the oil to cool slightly, then add the tomatoes and return to heat. Simmer until the tomatoes break down into a chunky sauce. Stir in the garlic and butter until melted. Return the chicken to the pan to soak in the sauce.
- 5
Stir in the basil just before serving. Serve the chicken and sauce over the pasta.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (371 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 275 μg | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 22 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 4 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin K | 35 μg | 29% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 59% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 34% |
| Niacin | 16 mg | 100% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 88% |
| Folate (B9) | 171 μg | 43% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 μg | 11% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 43% |
| Choline | 118 mg | 21% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 49 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 895 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 82 mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 398 mg | 57% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 29% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 62 μg | 113% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 155 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 830 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 15 μg | — |
| Fructose | 2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 7 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 3,956 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 17 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 199 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 35 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.4 μg | — |
Burning 701 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 133minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 84minCycling (moderate)
- 58minRunning (6 mph)
- 99minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Garlic Basil Chicken with Tomato Butter Sauce?
One serving of Garlic Basil Chicken with Tomato Butter Sauce (1 serving) has 701 calories, which works out to 189 calories per 100 g. That is about 35% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Garlic Basil Chicken with Tomato Butter Sauce high in protein?
It provides a solid 35 g of protein per serving (70% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 20% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Garlic Basil Chicken with Tomato Butter Sauce keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 44 g of net carbs and 28% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Garlic Basil Chicken with Tomato Butter Sauce?
105 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Garlic Basil Chicken with Tomato Butter Sauce?
5.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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