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Tomato-Basil Chicken

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 20, 2016
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Full of fresh pesto flavors, this saucy chicken dish rests on a bed of hot fettuccine.

Tomato-Basil Chicken

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz uncooked whole wheat fettuccine
  • 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 medium tomatoes, chopped (2 1/2 cups)
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey breast
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper sauce

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package. Cover to keep warm.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil, stirring occasionally, until onion is crisp-tender. Stir in remaining ingredients except fettuccine; reduce heat to medium.
  • Step 
    3
    Cover; cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is hot and tomatoes are soft. Serve over fettuccine.

Nutrition

360 Calories
6g Total Fat
30g Protein
47g Total Carbohydrate
5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
360
Calories from Fat
60
Total Fat
6g
10%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
7%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
55mg
19%
Sodium
540mg
23%
Potassium
550mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
47g
16%
Dietary Fiber
6g
24%
Sugars
5g
Protein
30g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 3 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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