Chicken Penne With Zucchini
This healthy recipe comes from NDSU Extension Service.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked whole-wheat penne pasta (1/2 box)
- 3 frozen chicken breasts, thawed and sliced
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 Tbsp. canola oil, divided
- 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, julienned
- 1 14.5- ounce can Italian diced tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp. salt
- Grated parmesan cheese optional
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Sauté chicken, garlic, and Italian seasoning in 1/2 Tbsp. oil over medium heat until firmly cooked. Chicken is fully cooked when its internal temperature reads 165 F on a food thermometer
- In separate pan, cook onions and zucchini in 1/2 Tbsp. oil until tender.
- In small sauce pan, heat tomatoes, red pepper flakes and salt on medium heat until think and bubbly.
- Mix all ingredients together and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.
Makes servings.
Per Serving: about 350 calories, 4 grams (g) of fat, 33 g carbohydrate, 19 g protein and 560 mg sodium