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Pan-Fried Tuscan Chicken Pasta Recipe with Tomatoes and Fresh Basil [Paleo, Keto] #paleo #keto #recipes - https://paleoflourish.com/pan-fried-tuscan-chicken-pasta-recipe-paleo-keto

Pan-Fried Tuscan Chicken Pasta Recipe with Tomatoes and Fresh Basil [Paleo, Keto]


  • Author: Louise Hendon
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, diced
  • 2 small egg, whisked
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Dash of black pepper
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 14 cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
  • 30 basil leaves
  • Olive oil or avocado oil to cook in
  • Additional salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 zucchini, peeled and turned into shreds or strands for the pasta

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix together the whisked egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Place the diced chicken pieces into the egg mixture and make sure the chicken is well covered with the mixture.
  3. Place 2 tablespoon of olive or avocado oil into a frying pan and saute the chicken pieces coated with the egg mixture until the chicken pieces are fully cooked.
  4. Add in the quartered cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves. Saute for 2-3 minutes more.
  5. Make the zucchini noodles by peeling a zucchini and then using the shredding attachment of a food processor or else using a potato peeler to create pasta-like strands or shreds.
  6. Divide the zucchini noodles into two and place onto plates. Top with the sautéed chicken.

Notes

All nutritional data are estimated and based on per serving amounts.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 540
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Fat: 36 g
  • Carbohydrates: 7 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 45 g