Skillet Chicken Pasta
Skillet Chicken Pasta brings tender strips of chicken together with sweet sautéed tomatoes, fragrant herbs, and a colorful mix of peppers, onion, and mushrooms. Everything is tossed with hot spaghettini so the sauce clings to every strand, then finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan for a savory, peppery bite. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner when you want bold flavor in one pan.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Skillet Chicken Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 59
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 61
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the spaghettini and return to a boil. Cook the pasta until done but still slightly firm, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well and keep it warm.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the tomatoes and cook until they soften and start to break down. Stir in the garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, sugar, and ketchup. Heat the sauce through and set aside.
- 3
Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a separate cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned. Stir in the garlic cloves and cook for 1 more minute.
- 4
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. Increase the heat to high. Add the bell peppers, onion, and mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they start to soften. Return the browned chicken to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the vegetables are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Toss the chicken and vegetables with the tomato sauce and the hot pasta. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 1288.9 kcal High 64%
- Protein 77.74 g Good Source 155%
- Carbohydrate 138.58 g 50%
- Total Fat 49.88 g High 64%
- Saturated Fat 8.08 g High 40%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 153.15 mg High 51%
- Sodium 567.4 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 18.19 g Good Source 65%
- Total Sugars 30.42 g --
- Added Sugars 2.23 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 430.52 mg Good Source 33%
- Iron 10.0 mg Good Source 56%
- Potassium 1599.88 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin A 327.57 mcg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin C 184.84 mg Good Source 205%
- Vitamin D 0.21 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Skillet Chicken Pasta is made with 17 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Dried Basil, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 1288.9 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Skillet Chicken Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, Garlic. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Skillet Chicken Pasta?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1288.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Skillet Chicken Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 17 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Skillet Chicken Pasta healthy?
- Skillet Chicken Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 1288.9 calories and 77.74 g of protein, or 155% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 567.4 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.08 g (40% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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