Low Carb Chicken Breasts in Tomatoes

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 4
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

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Introduction

This rich versatile low carb recipe can be served as is or added to other veggies or pasta. My fav is cutting the breasts into pcs and serving this recipe with penne pasta(when not on low carb!)......yummmmmmy! This rich versatile low carb recipe can be served as is or added to other veggies or pasta. My fav is cutting the breasts into pcs and serving this recipe with penne pasta(when not on low carb!)......yummmmmmy!

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 tbsp butter

1 tbsp olive oil

2 large whole chicken breasts(deboned, skinned and cleaned)

1 small onion finely chopped

1 tsp paprika

28 oz canned whole tomatoes, drained and chopped

1/4 tsp basil

1/4 tsp oregano

1/4 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.