Tomato Basil Chicken with Zucchini Noodles
Secret to this tomato basil chicken is a combination of fresh and sun-dried tomatoes. It comes together in about 30 minutes and is served over tender crisp zucchini noodles. So healthy, so good, and SO flavorful!
The other day I asked on IG how you guys feel about zucchini noodles and glad to report most of you said “yeay” to them. I personally love them when I want something light and filling. Not to mention quick! They cook in about 5 minutes tops. Zucchini noodles are definitely not a substitute for pasta. But if you’re like me who likes pasta on occasion and craves more veggies then you will love this dish. And if you’re someone who always wanted to give zucchini noodles a try this dish is a good start! It’s quick, easy, and super good.
Secret to this effortless meal is using both fresh tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes. Sun-dried tomatoes in oil are like little bombs of flavor. They are seasoned well and add sweet-tartness to any dish. I love the combo of using both in a simple dish like this because it adds intense flavor without having to whip out a ton of herbs or spices. Basically all the guess work is done for you. Then when you add fresh basil, garlic, and chicken you pretty much have the best meal ever, just like our basil chicken recipe. Not to mention healthy and filling.
Tomato Basil Chicken with Zucchini Noodles
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Description
Secret to this tomato basil chicken is a combination of fresh and sun-dried tomatoes. It comes together in about 30 minutes and is served over tender crisp zucchini noodles. So healthy, so good, and SO flavorful!
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained first then chopped)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless, chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 pound plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 Tbsp. garlic, minced
- 2 pounds zucchini, spiralized using the larger blade
- kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
- optional: Parmesan cheese, to serve
Instructions
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 Tablespoons of olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, chicken, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Add plum tomatoes, basil, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3-4 minutes or until the tomatoes have released some of its juices. Remove the pan from the skillet and keep warm.
- Heat a separate large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add remaining 1 Tablespoon of olive oil and zucchini noodles. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sauté for 3-4 minutes or until tender crisp, while constantly tossing with tongs.
- Remove immediately from the heat and serve with tomato basil chicken and fresh Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 279
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 159.7 mg
- Fat: 17.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Protein: 24.7 g
- Cholesterol: 107.4 mg
Hi! I'm Katya -- a former corporate paralegal turned full-time recipe developer and blogger behind Little Broken. Here you'll find family-friendly and seasonal recipes made from real ingredients.
I’ve made this twice. Quick, easy and delish!
This was SO. GOOD. The sundried tomatoes cooked with the chicken was amazing. Kept the chicken moist and gave it a great flavor. I will definitely be incorporating that into other recipes! I had never tried zucchini noodles and I really liked them when I tried them straight from the pan with just olive oil salt and pepper. When combined with the flavorful chicken mixture it seemed a little plain. I didn’t have a great selection of tomatoes, so maybe better quality ones would have released more juices and made it a little saucier? If you have any recommendations for something light for the zucchini though I’d appreciate it! Maybe even a light balsamic vinaiagtette since the “noodles” are kind of like a hearty salad?? Anyway thanks for the great recipe!!
Thank you so much for your feedback! Glad you enjoyed your first zucchini noodles 🙂 As far as the zucchini noodles..you can pretty much season them with just about anything, as in spices if you want more flavor. They are pretty bland if not seasoned well. I love using campari tomatoes also known as cocktail tomatoes . They’re sweet and juicy. Hope that helps!