Italian Chicken Gluten-Free Pasta
Why Is This Is Healthy?
This dish uses lean chicken, naturally gluten-free pasta, and fresh vegetables. It’s light, low-fat, high-protein, and gentle on digestion while still tasting rich and comforting.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 15 min | Servings: 2
Ingredients:- 6 oz gluten-free pasta (rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, cubed or shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach or arugula
- 1 small zucchini, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or less to keep low-fat — optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: sprinkle of parmesan or nutritional yeast
| | Instructions:- Cook gluten-free pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, sauté garlic, tomatoes, and zucchini 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add chicken, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta and toss gently to combine.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning; serve warm.
- Add parmesan (optional) if tolerated.
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MACROS: 420 calories | 35g protein | 52g carbs | 6g fat
DIET: gluten-free | high-protein | low-fat | pancreas-friendly 🤎 | dairy-free (if no parmesan)
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