Description
A quick Italian-inspired skillet dish with lean ground chicken, whole-wheat pasta, and vibrant homemade tomato sauce. Browned chicken adds depth while minimal oil ensures a low-fat, high-protein meal. The one-pan method reduces cleanup time, and frozen peas offer a nutritional boost. Perfect for a wholesome, flavorful dinner in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1½ lb ground chicken (93% lean)
8 oz whole-wheat pasta (substitute with chickpea pasta if desired)
24 oz no-sugar-added tomato sauce
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp water (optional for sauce)
Instructions
Bring a large skillet to medium heat
Add ground chicken and cook for 5 minutes until browned
Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and ½ tsp salt; cook 2 minutes until fragrant
Pour in tomato sauce and bring to a simmer
Drain pasta and add to skillet; toss to coat
Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until pasta is tender
Stir in remaining ½ tsp salt and 3 tbsp water (if needed) to adjust consistency
Add frozen peas (if using) for color and nutrients
Notes
Use a food processor to pulse chicken into uniform crumbles
A Dutch oven ensures even heat distribution
Simmer sauce for 10 minutes to avoid diluting flavor
Skip added water if pasta clumps in sauce
Add frozen peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking
Serve with spinach for extra vitamins
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Trending
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
