Description
This Garlic Parmesan Healthy Chicken Pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken with flavorful seasonings and pasta in a savory tomato sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Tenderloins, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 Tbsp Garlic Pepper
- 2 Tbsp (15g) Reduced Fat Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4–1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper, based on spice preference
For the Pasta:
- 1 bag (8.5 oz) Barilla Ready Pasta Rotini, or your choice of pasta
- 15 oz can Tomato Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Garlic Pepper
- 1 Tbsp Granular Sugar Substitute like stevia or Swerve
- 1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper, omit if you’re sensitive to spice
Instructions
- Mix the Seasonings: Combine garlic pepper, parmesan cheese, and crushed red pepper in a resealable bag or container. Set aside.
- Marinate the Chicken: Cut chicken into bite-size pieces, coat with the seasoning mixture, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear marinated chicken in a hot skillet until fully cooked.
- Prepare the Pasta: Heat the Ready Pasta and mix tomato sauce with seasonings.
- Combine Ingredients: Add pasta and tomato sauce to cooked chicken, simmer until warm.
- Serve: Top with shredded mozzarella before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, Healthy Chicken Pasta, Easy Chicken Pasta Recipe
