California Chicken Pasta: Boost Your Protein! 🍗🍝💪
📌 Highlight the Benefits 🍴💪: Nutritious whole wheat pasta and lean chicken offer a balanced meal with veggies. 🥦
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A childhood favorite turned weeknight essential. Whip up this Cali Chicken and Pasta for a deliciously easy meal that’s perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients for 4 people 📌:
🍝 whole wheat spaghetti – 200g
🧅 onion – 1 medium
🍄 white mushrooms – 200g
🍗 boneless skinless chicken – 300g
🌶️ fresh ground pepper – to taste
🌿 dried Italian herb seasoning – 1 tbsp
🥦 California-blend frozen vegetables – 300g
🍶 Italian dressing – 4 tbsp
🧀 fresh Parmesan cheese – 50g
💧 water – 500ml
Steps 🔥:
🍝 – Break spaghetti in half and cook until al dente.
🍝 – Before draining, reserve a cup of cooking water.
🍝 – In a skillet, saute onion and mushrooms until golden.
🍝 – Sprinkle chicken with pepper and Italian seasoning.
🍝 – Add chicken to skillet and cook until browned.
🍝 – Add thawed vegetables, cover, and cook until tender-crisp.
🍝 – Stir in pasta, dressing, and cheese.
🍝 – Cook until warmed through.
🍝 – Gradually add reserved water if mixture becomes dry.
Total Time: 25
Enjoy!
Kitchen Must-Haves: 📦🥄🧄
1. 🍝 Pasta Pot: A large pot with a strainer insert is essential for cooking the whole wheat spaghetti to al dente perfection. Recommended Brand: Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Stainless 4-Piece 12-Quart Pasta/Steamer Set.
2. 🔪 Skillet: A nonstick skillet is needed to sauté the onion, mushrooms, and chicken. Recommended Brand: All-Clad HA1 Hard Anodized Nonstick Fry Pan Set.
3. 🧂 Pepper Grinder and Italian Herb Seasoning Shaker: Freshly ground pepper and dried Italian herb seasoning are crucial for seasoning the chicken. Recommended Brands: Peugeot Paris U’Select Pepper Mill and McCormick Italian Herb Seasoning.
4. 🍲 Large Mixing Bowl: A large mixing bowl is needed to toss the cooked pasta, vegetables, dressing, and cheese together. Recommended
Chef’s FAQs: 👩🍳❓🍷
1. What type of pasta is used in the California Chicken Pasta recipe?
– Whole wheat spaghetti is used in the recipe.
2. What is the key protein source in this dish?
– Boneless skinless chicken is the primary protein source.
3. How are the vegetables incorporated into the dish?
– California-blend frozen vegetables are added to the pasta during cooking to boost nutrition and flavors.
