Description
This protein-packed ground chicken pasta is a perfect weeknight dinner solution for busy families. By utilizing lean ground chicken browned to perfection and tossed in a savory, aromatic tomato-based sauce, this dish offers a lighter, faster alternative to traditional beef pasta. With simple pantry staples and a preparation time of under thirty minutes, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor while remaining balanced and nutritious. It is an excellent choice for a quick meal that even tastes better as leftovers the next day.
Ingredients
1 lb Ground Chicken
12 oz Pasta (penne, rotini, or farfalle)
3 cloves Garlic, minced
24 oz Low-sodium Tomato Sauce
1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
2 tbsp Olive Oil
0.5 cup Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta according to package directions.
Drain pasta, reserving a half-cup of the starchy cooking water.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
Add ground chicken to the skillet and break it apart with a wooden spoon.
Sauté the meat until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for sixty seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the tomato sauce and stir in the Italian seasoning to combine.
Add the cooked pasta and reserved cooking water to the skillet, tossing to coat.
Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The flavors intensify after chilling overnight. You can substitute ground turkey if ground chicken is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg