Tomato Basil Chicken is easy and quick to prepare, and bursting with fresh flavor. Seven simple ingredients and less than 40 minutes is all it takes. It’s a must if you’re looking for more easy keto dinners.

On the hunt for ways to use up some fresh garden tomatoes? Then look no further than this keto friendly tomato basil chicken. It embodies the best of late summer produce.

And best of all, it’s so easy to make, you can have dinner on the table in less than 40 minutes.

Fresh from the garden

My tomatoes have been off the hook this year. They took a while to get going, but once they started to ripen, it was a veritable tomato explosion. Ripe, red, and so incredibly juicy and sweet. There are so many coming in at once, I need ideas to use them all.

And our basil is doing what it does every year, which is to grow like a weed. We cut it back regularly and it seems to be full and lush again the very next day.

Goodness knows that tomato and basil go together like… well, like tomato and basil! So it was time to create a delicious skillet dinner that made the most of those wonderful flavors.

Are tomatoes keto friendly?

Tomatoes sometimes get a bad rap when it comes to the keto diet, but they are actually quite low in carbs and high in fiber. The confusion seems to stem from the fact that many processed tomato products like sauce included added sugars.

And items such as tomato paste are cooked down so much that they concentrate the natural sugars and should be uses sparingly.

But fresh tomatoes are an excellent choice. A medium red tomato has only 4.8g of carbs, and 1.5g of fiber. And they contain plenty of antioxidants and Vitamin C.

Since this creamy tomato basil chicken uses fresh tomatoes, it makes the most of all that wonderful nutrition.

How to make tomato basil chicken

You’re going to love this super easy one pan meal! Here are my best tips for getting it right:

1. Seed the tomatoes. The seed pockets of tomatoes contain a great deal of liquid. By removing the seeds and the associated liquid, the sauce will be thicker and required less cooking. Simply cut the tomatoes into sections and run your fingers down the seed pockets to push them out. Then you can dice them nicely after that.
2. Blend the tomatoes. Blending up the tomatoes first helps break them down so you can get dinner on the table that much faster.
3. Sear the chicken. Get the oil nice and hot, and brown the chicken thighs on both sides. Make sure they are cooked through and not showing any pink before you remove them from the pan.
4. Stir in the tomato puree and garlic. Simmer the tomatoes for 5 minutes or so to thicken the sauce and concentrate the flavors.
5. Add the cream and basil. Plenty of fresh basil really takes this recipe to new heights!
6. Add the chicken back in. It will only take a few minutes to warm the chicken back up.
7. Sprinkle with parmesan. I highly recommend a good Parmigiano Reggiano for the tangy contrast it provides with the sweet tomatoes.

Frequently Asked Questions

More amazing keto tomato recipes

• Tomato Goat Cheese Tart
• King Ranch Chicken Soup
• Roasted Tomato Bisque
• Fish Saltimbocca with Roasted Tomato Sauce
• Easy Chicken Caprese
• Cheesy Baked Tomatoes

Tomato Basil Chicken Recipe

Tomato Basil Chicken is easy and quick to prepare, and bursting with fresh flavor. Seven simple ingredients and less than 40 minutes is all it takes to make this fabulous keto dinner recipe.

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Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: tomato basil chicken

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 304kcal

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups diced fresh tomatoes seeds and liquid removed
• 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil lightly packed
• 1/4 cup Finely grated parmesan

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Instructions

• Make sure to remove as much of the seeds (and the liquid from the seed pockets) from the tomatoes as you can. Place in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
• Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
• Add the oil to a large skillet set over medium heat. When hot, add the chicken and cook until no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken to a plate.
• Add the tomatoes and garlic to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes to thicken. Stir in the cream and basil.
• Add the chicken back int to heat through, about 2 minutes. Top with grated parmesan.

Nutrition Facts

Tomato Basil Chicken Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 thigh)

Calories 304 Calories from Fat 152

% Daily Value*

Fat 16.9g26%

Carbohydrates 4g1%

Fiber 0.9g4%

Protein 31.1g62%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.