Description
This Chicken Zucchini Pasta Skillet is a flavorful and nutritious one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, spiralized zucchini, and pasta in a savory tomato sauce. It’s a quick and easy dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pasta:
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
- 2 cups spiralized zucchini
Sauce:
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In a large skillet, cook the chicken until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cooked chicken, spiralized zucchini, and cooked pasta to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
