Garlic and Basil Chicken

This chicken recipe is great for a single serving or to double or triple for a family.

Interested in more chicken recipe ideas? Check out this recipe for Easy Baked Tandoori Chicken!

Ingredients

• 1/4 tsp minced garlic (twice- one per chicken breast)
• 2 fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup spinach
• 2 cherry tomatoes chopped
• 1 tsp shredded carrots

Makes 1 serving

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Place chicken breasts on a baking sheet.
3. Add salt and pepper and minced garlic to each chicken breast, then drizzle with olive oil before placing into the oven.
4. Bake the chicken for 35-40 minutes.
5. As the chicken is cooking, prepare the side salad by chopping the tomatoes and placing them on top of a bed of spinach with the shredded carrots.
6. Once the chicken has baked, chop basil leaves and place on top.