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Spicy Italian Chicken Pasta

Calories: 252kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 box rotini pasta or another pasta shape!
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-size cubes
  • 1 orange pepper cut into chunks
  • 1 yellow pepper cut into chunks
  • 1/2 red pepper cut into chunks
  • 1/2 medium onion cut into chunks
  • 1 cup mushrooms chopped roughly
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 TBS Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 TBS olive oil
  • 2 Cup marinara sauce I like fire roasted marinara
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • In a large stockpot, fill halfway with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add pasta to boiling water and cook according to package directions. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; saute 1 minute.
  • Add chicken, peppers, onions, mushrooms, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; saute 5-7 minutes or until chicken is just cooked through.
  • Add marinara sauce, stirring to evenly distribute. Cover skillet and bring to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Plate the pasta and spoon chicken mixture over the top.
  • Sprinkle liberally with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 528mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g