Skillet Chicken Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

• (8 ounce) package spaghettini
• 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 8 roma (plum) tomatoes, halved and sliced
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Stir in spaghettini and return to a boil. Cook the pasta for 6 to 8 minutes, until it is cooked through but still firm to the bite. Drain well and keep warm.

Step 2: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the tomatoes and cook until they soften and begin to break down. Stir in the garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, sugar, and ketchup. Heat the sauce through, then set it aside.

Step 3: In a separate cast iron skillet, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned. Stir in the crushed garlic and cook for an additional minute. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.

Step 4: Turn the heat to high and add the bell peppers, onion, and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften. Stir in the browned chicken and continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 5: Toss the cooked chicken and vegetables with the tomato sauce and the hot pasta. Serve with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 768
• Total Fat: 40g (51% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 7g (35% Daily Value)
• Cholesterol: 75mg (25% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 525mg (23% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrates: 62g (23% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 9g (30% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 20g
• Protein: 43g (86% Daily Value)
• Vitamin C: 164mg (182% Daily Value)
• Calcium: 213mg (16% Daily Value)
• Iron: 5mg (28% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 1525mg (32% Daily Value)

Note: Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may vary depending on your calorie needs.