Description
A quick and easy one-pot meal featuring ground chicken and pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (e.g., spaghetti or penne)
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart until no longer pink and browned.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Season generously with salt and pepper, and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Fold in the cooked pasta and toss to coat everything evenly.
- Spoon servings into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of basil if desired.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This dish also freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg