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Chicken and Pepperoni Pasta Recipe
Pepperoni Chicken Pasta Recipe is quick and easy. It is the perfect meal for busy nights. Your family will love Chicken Pepperoni Pasta!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 521 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (diced into 1 inch pieces)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 oz pepperonis (quartered)
- 1/2 onion (chopped)
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (15 oz can)
- 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz can)
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Thinly slice or chuck the chicken.
- Pour about a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet. (You can also use cooking spray.)
- Cook the chicken and brown the meat heavily over medium high heat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add onions and pepperoni slices to the chicken cutlets. Then cook for 2-3 minuites until soft.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian Seasoning and water.
- Bring to a boil and cover. Reduce skillet over medium heat and let simmer about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile cook pasta according to directions to al dente.
- Combine pasta with the chicken and sauce.
- Top with the shredded cheese. Cover and let the cheese melt.
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Notes
- Refrigerate the leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
521kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
99mg
(33%)
Sodium
1927mg
(80%)
Potassium
1130mg
(32%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
920IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
234mg
(23%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 521
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 521kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1927mg | 80% |
| Potassium | 1130mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 920IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 234mg | 23% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.