HEALTHIER PENNE ROSA WITH CHICKEN
This healthy twist on penne rosa is just as delicious as the original. Substituting fat-free Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream and whole wheat pasta makes this dish a much lower-calorie and lower-fat option. Add grilled chicken to up the protein!
Provided by JAIM71
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the same skillet. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until garlic begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Stir in spinach; cover and let stand until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Pour marinara sauce into a separate saucepan over medium heat. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Transfer 1/2 the sauce into a bowl; stir in yogurt. Whisk mixture into the rest of the marinara in the saucepan.
- Uncover tomatoes and spinach and place back over low heat. Stir in penne, sauce, and basil; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Divide penne into bowls and serve topped with chicken and Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.5 calories, Carbohydrate 81.1 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 43.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 719.3 mg, Sugar 12.2 g
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liakat Hossain
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Waseem Rafeeq G
[email protected]I was very impressed with this recipe! The sauce was delicious and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
armish Bin Sami
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The sauce was delicious and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Yousef Merheb
[email protected]I was very impressed with this recipe! The sauce was delicious and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Umar Hassan
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The sauce was delicious and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Bijay Maharjan
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Angelina Nichols
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Angela Thandeka
[email protected]I was very impressed with this recipe! The sauce was delicious and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Kyanne Tracey
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The sauce was delicious and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
israel future
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Gisel Torres
[email protected]I was very impressed with this recipe! The sauce was delicious and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Alisha Rai
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my friends and they all loved it. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Hussain
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The sauce was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.
Vernell Andrews
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!