Tomato-Basil Chicken Pasta Sauce
Tomato-Basil Chicken Pasta Sauce delivers a hearty, gently herbed tomato base with tender ground chicken and a mellow garlic-onion warmth. Parmesan stirred in at the end adds a rich, salty finish that clings beautifully to spaghetti. Serve it for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal when you want classic comfort with a lighter twist.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the chicken and the onion in the hot oil until the chicken is fully browned and the onions are tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir the garlic, basil, kosher salt, and black pepper into the chicken mixture; cook for 1 minute.
- 2
Blend the tomatoes in a blender until smooth; pour over the chicken mixture and bring to a simmer. Keep the mixture simmering until hot and the sauce has slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the mixture; stir.
- Calories 228.63 kcal Moderate
- Protein 26.91 g Good Source
- Carbs 7.93 g Moderate
- Total Fat 9.9 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.09 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 96.2 mg High
- Sodium 327.79 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.56 g Low Source
- Sugar 4.02 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 98.75 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.97 mg Moderate
- Potassium 253.01 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.33 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 4.25 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅