Chicken Pasta with Tomato Basil Butter Sauce

September 13, 2016

This was really easy. I know it always seems daunting to make your own sauce, but it is so worth it! This pasta dish came together in less than 30 minutes! We have an abundance of fresh basil in the garden that I wanted to use and this dish is super basil yumminess! The butter helps smooth the acidity of the tomatoes and everybody licked their plates clean!

4 chicken breasts, thin or pounded thin
¼ cup olive oil
6 roma tomatoes, diced
3 cloves garlic, pressed
one handful fresh basil, cut into ribbons
¼ cup butter
8 ounces pasta

Season each piece of chicken generously with sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Prep the tomatoes, garlic, and basil and set aside. Make the pasta according to package directions. Heat the oil in a...
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Nutritions

Calories
410

Sodium
27mg
1% DV

Fat
24g
37% DV

Protein
8g
16% DV

Carbs
38g
12% DV

Fiber
3g
12% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 9g 46%

Polysaturated Fat 2g 15%

Monosaturated Fat 12g 79%

Cholesterol 70mg 23%

Sodium 27mg 1%

Potassium 640mg 18%

Protein 8g 16%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 3g 12%

Sugar 6g 12%

Vitamin A 2241IU 44%

Vitamin B6 0.41mg 20%

Vitamin C 33mg 55%

Calcium 40mg 4%

Iron 2mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.