A taste of Italy in a skillet, this recipe combines tomatoes, basil, and Parmesan cheese on top of sautéed chicken tenderloins. A complete meal on its own, this chicken dish can be served over low-carb or whole wheat pasta to round the meal out.

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Sauted Chicken Topped with tomatoes basil parmesan
Yields2 Servings
 1.25 chicken breast tenderloins
 Nonstick cooking spray
 0.13 tsp salt
 0.13 tsp ground black pepper
 1 14.5 oz can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained
 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil
 1 9 oz package prewashed spinach
 2 tbsp finely-shredded Parmesan cheese
1

Cut any large chicken tenderloins in half lengthwise. Coat an unheated 12-inch skillet with nonstick cooking spray.

2

Cook and stir chicken in hot skillet about 5 minutes or until done. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

3

Add tomatoes and basil; heat through. Remove from heat. Add spinach; toss until wilted. Divide among 4 plates. Sprinkle with cheese.

Source: Eating Well

Exchanges: 4 lean protein, 1.5 vegetables

Tip: Dry the chicken with a paper towel before sautéing to create a nice sear.

Nutrition Facts

2 servings

Serving size

4 Servings


Amount per serving
Calories171
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 59g76%
Saturated Fat 08g40%
Cholesterol 676mg226%
Sodium 2657mg116%
Total Carbohydrate 75g28%
Dietary Fiber 32g115%
Total Sugars 35g
Protein 298g

Potassium 6028mg129%

* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.

Ingredients

 1.25 chicken breast tenderloins
 Nonstick cooking spray
 0.13 tsp salt
 0.13 tsp ground black pepper
 1 14.5 oz can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained
 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil
 1 9 oz package prewashed spinach
 2 tbsp finely-shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

Cut any large chicken tenderloins in half lengthwise. Coat an unheated 12-inch skillet with nonstick cooking spray.

2

Cook and stir chicken in hot skillet about 5 minutes or until done. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

3

Add tomatoes and basil; heat through. Remove from heat. Add spinach; toss until wilted. Divide among 4 plates. Sprinkle with cheese.

Notes

Low-Calorie Basil-Tomato Chicken

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