Description
This Garlic Parmesan Healthy Chicken Pasta recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken, flavorful seasonings, and a savory tomato sauce over pasta. It’s a satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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 Seasonings: Combine garlic pepper, parmesan cheese, and crushed red pepper in a resealable bag or container. Set aside.
- Marinate Chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, add to the seasoning mix, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook Chicken: Heat a skillet, cook the chicken until done, then set aside.
- Prepare Pasta: Microwave Ready Pasta and mix tomato sauce with seasonings in a bowl.
- Combine: Add pasta and sauce to the cooked chicken, simmer until warm.
- Serve: Top with optional shredded mozzarella before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the crushed red pepper amount.
- You can customize the pasta type to suit your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
