I was given the opportunity to try a new brand of brown rice penne pasta - so I decided to add a boat load of veggies and some chicken to create this one dish meal. This recipe has your carbs, protein, and healthy fats, so what more could you need?! I was pleasantly surprised with how the pasta turned out once I cooked it then baked it. And I'll tell you something else - it was even better the next day!
Ingredients
1 zucchini, cut into
small cubes
1 onion, peeled and
cut into small strips
2 red bell peppers,
cored and cut into small strips
¼ cup Tuscan herb olive oil
2 tablespoons dried
Italian seasoning (salt-free)
2 (6 oz.) packages of
ready-to-eat artichoke hearts
4 cups chopped
spinach
Salt and pepper, to
taste
1 lb. brown rice penne pasta
1 (28.2 oz.) canned no salt added diced tomatoes
1 lb. boneless,
skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded
1½ cup grated Parmesan,
divided
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Toss together the zucchini, onion, and peppers with the
olive oil and Italian seasoning. Place this mixture on a baking sheet and roast
in the oven for 16 minutes.
3. Cook your pasta in a large pot for about 6 minutes. Drain
the pasta and set aside.
4. When your vegetables are done roasting, gently combine
the pasta with the roasted veggies, artichoke hearts, spinach, salt, pepper,
canned tomatoes, chicken, and 1 cup of parmesan cheese.
5. Spoon the pasta in a 9x13” baking dish. Top with the
remaining ½ cup Parmesan cheese.
6. Bake in the oven for 20-22 minutes, or until top is
golden brown and cheese has melted.
Makes 8 servings
1 serving is about 1½
cups of pasta
Macros for 1 serving
422 calories, 23.9g
protein, 52.1g carbs, 12.8g fat, 3.9g sugar, 4.3g fiber
Nicolette’s Tips
* I cooked the chicken in a crockpot the day before. Place 1
pound of chicken breast in a crockpot with ¼ cup water or chicken broth. Cook
on high for 4 hours then shred the chicken.
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