Chicken with kale in spicy tomato sauce and mozzarella
Chicken with kale in spicy tomato sauce and mozzarella is ready in 40 minutes (30 hands-on) and has 432 kcal and 49 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $2.45. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

- Total time
- 40 min
- Hands-on
- 30 min
- Calories
- 432 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $2.45
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Chicken breast360 g
- Kale300 g
- Crushed tomatoes (can)240 g
- Garlic6 g
- Olive oil20 g
- Balsamic vinegar16 g
- Dried chili1 g
- Dried oregano2 g
- Fresh basil (optional)8 g
- Mozzarella (optional)60 g
Method
Cut the chicken breast into strips, remove the tough stems from the kale and tear the leaves; chop the garlic and chili.
Heat the olive oil in a large pan and brown the chicken with salt and oregano for 8 minutes, turning.
Add the garlic, chili and kale with a splash of water and cook for 6 minutes, until the kale wilts.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and balsamic vinegar and simmer gently for 8 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
Scatter the torn mozzarella on top, cover for 2 minutes to melt and finish with fresh basil.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 432 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 49 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| Sugars | 10 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
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