Pasta with Chicken and Carrots

This Pasta with Chicken and Carrots is a comforting and vibrant dish, combining tender chicken with sweet carrots and al dente pasta in a light garlic sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal, it’s both nourishing and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Pasta (penne or fusilli) - 200 grams
• Chicken breast - 250 grams, diced
• Carrots - 2 medium, sliced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Chicken broth - 250 ml
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and sliced carrots to the skillet. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the carrots begin to soften.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and add the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until well coated. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 550 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken, promoting muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from carrots, supporting overall health.

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