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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tomato-Basil Chicken Pasta Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 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 228.66 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 26.91 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 7.95 g 3%
- Total Fat 9.9 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 3.09 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 96.2 mg High 32%
- Sodium 327.79 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 1.53 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 4.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 94.02 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 1.97 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 252.98 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 0.36 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 3.86 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tomato Basil Chicken Pasta Sauce is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Diced Onion, Dried Basil, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 228.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tomato-Basil Chicken Pasta Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Diced Onion, Dried Basil, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tomato-Basil Chicken Pasta Sauce?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 228.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tomato-Basil Chicken Pasta Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Tomato-Basil Chicken Pasta Sauce healthy?
- Tomato-Basil Chicken Pasta Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 228.66 calories and 26.91 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 327.79 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.09 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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