Chicken Mozzarella Low Carb Pasta
Print recipe| Serves | 2 |
| Prep time | 5 minutes |
| Cook time | 20 minutes |
| Total time | 25 minutes |
| Meal type | Lunch, Main Dish |
Ingredients
- 2oz Explore Asian Black Bean Pasta
- 1 Large zucchini (spiralized into noodles)
- 1 Small finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 8oz chicken breasts (cut into 2)
- 1 cup prepared marinara sauce
- 4oz fresh part skim mozzarella cheese (cut into 1/2)
- 2-4 Large basil leaves
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Cook black bean pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside. Using a spiralizer, make zucchini noodles. If you don't have a spiralizer you can use a vegetable peeler to create zucchini 'ribbons'. Set aside. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Heat olive oil or non stick spray in a skillet under medium heat. Lightly season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add to skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Add onion and garlic to skillet, sauté 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in marinara sauce and heat until bubbling. Add black bean pasta and zucchini noodles to sauce and stir until heated through. Carefully stir in mozzarella chunks (you will want these to remain visible, not melted in). Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and basil leaves. | |
Note
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (makes 2 servings): calories- 422, fat- 9 grams, carbs- 21 grams/fiber- 9 grams, protein- 54 grams