Garlic Parmesan Healthy Chicken Pasta
Discover the delightful Garlic Parmesan Healthy Chicken Pasta, a perfect blend of rich flavors and satisfying textures that will elevate your weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. This one-pan dish features tender chicken enveloped in a creamy parmesan and tangy tomato sauce, all brought together in just 35 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Tenderloins
- 1 Tbsp Garlic Pepper
- 2 Tbsp Reduced Fat Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 15 oz can Tomato Sauce
- 8.5 oz Barilla Ready Pasta Rotini
- Crushed Red Pepper (to taste)
- Granular Sugar Substitute (like stevia or Swerve)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine garlic pepper, parmesan cheese, and crushed red pepper in a resealable bag. Add chicken pieces, shake to coat, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat with cooking spray. Add marinated chicken, cook for about 6–7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, mix tomato sauce with garlic pepper and sugar substitute.
- Combine: Microwave the pasta per package instructions. Add pasta and sauce to the skillet with chicken; stir well and simmer for a few minutes.
- Serve: Remove from heat and top with optional shredded mozzarella before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg