Pasta Recipe With Shredded Chicken Breast, Shiitake Mushrooms, And Zucchini
This healthy pasta dish is packed with lean shredded chicken breast, fresh zucchini, and earthy shiitake mushrooms, all brought together with a delicious tomato sauce. The flavors are rich and satisfying, making it a perfect one-dish meal that’s both nutritious and full of flavor. You’ll love how easy it is to make, and it reheats well for leftovers!
Servings: 6
Calories: 194kcal
Equipment
- Non-stick Frying pan
- Large pot
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 8 oz shiitake mushrooms
- 5 small zucchini
- 1 onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 32 oz pasta sauce or 1 jar
- 1 1/2 tbsp oil divided
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Heat 1/2 tbsp of oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5 minutes per side, until fully cooked. Remove and let cool, then shred the chicken using a food processor.
- While the chicken cooks, chop the onion, remove the stems from the shiitake mushrooms, and chop the caps. Peel and chop the zucchini. Mince the garlic.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a separate frying pan, heat 1 tbsp of oil. Add the chopped onion and cook for 4 minutes. Add shiitake mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, followed by the zucchini for another 5 minutes, or until tender but still slightly crunchy.
- Add the minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir well, then add the shredded chicken and mix everything together.
- Pour in the pasta sauce and combine. Divide the mixture between two pans (if needed for space), and add half the cooked pasta to each pan. Stir until the pasta is coated in sauce.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This pasta reheats very well, making it a great option for meal prep or leftovers.
Nutrition
Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 1204mg | Potassium: 1136mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 875IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg