Low Carb Chicken Breasts in Tomatoes

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 tbsp butter1 tbsp olive oil2 large whole chicken breasts(deboned, skinned and cleaned)1 small onion finely chopped1 tsp paprika28 oz canned whole tomatoes, drained and chopped1/4 tsp basil1/4 tsp oregano1/4 cup heavy cream(35% cooking cream)salt & pepper
Directions
1) Heat butter and oil in large frying pan.
When hot add chicken and cook 3-4 mins over medium heat. ( Don't turn chicken over)

2) Season well(salt&pepper), then turn chicken over; partially cover and continue cooking 4 mins.

3) Add onion and paprika; mix well. Partially cover and cook 3-4 mins over low heat.
4) Stir in drained and chopped tomatoes and spices; cover and cook 7-8 mins over medium-low heat.

5) Add cream; mix well. Cook additional 2 mins.

6) If desired, thicken with tbsp of cornstarch mixed with a little water, and add to pan and stir.


1 Serving: 446 cal., 11 g Carbs, 1 g Fiber, 18 g Fat, 60 g Protein


Serves 4.


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MIMISPARK.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 384.4
  • Total Fat: 12.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 154.3 mg
  • Sodium: 420.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 10.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
  • Protein: 56.7 g

Member Reviews
  • BETHL24
    This recipe was great- I used Fat free half and half. I would make the tomatoes with out the chicken as a side dish - 3/22/11
  • CINDYSUE48
    nutritional info doesn't match up!!!! Should be fixed as this sounds like a pretty good recipe. Keep the butter, but loose the veg oil and use olive or coconut instead.
    - 3/28/07