A quick and easy dinner can be incredibly healthy! Take simple ingredients, cook them to perfection, and season with herbs and spices! Have whole wheat pasta with chicken and peppers on your table in 15 minutes. Real food is really delicious!
Ingredients (Serves 2)
-4oz dry whole wheat pasta (I use Delallo)
-1/2 Tbsp olive oil
-1/2 onion, chopped
-1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
-1 orange bell pepper, seeded and chopped
-8oz cooked chicken breast, diced
-1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
-Salt, pepper, and parsley to taste
Directions
1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook your whole wheat pasta according to the package instructions. Drain pasta after cooking and set to the side.
2. While the pasta cooks, saute the onion and bell peppers in the olive oil, stirring occasionally. Allow the vegetables to soften and cook through before adding the diced cooked chicken to the pan (about 10 minutes).
3. Cook the vegetables and chicken for a few additional minutes and then season with Italian seasoning.
4. Add the cooked pasta to the vegetables and then season with salt, pepper, and parsley to taste. Enjoy!
Nutritional Value (Based on the products I used)
-Calories 456
-Fat 20g
-Carbohydrates 56g
-Fiber 9g
-Protein 33g
-Weight Watchers 10PP
