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Italian Chicken and Prosciutto Pasta Skillet

This Italian Chicken and Prosciutto Pasta Skillet recipe is true comfort food! It absorbs all the wonderful flavors in the dish.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 361 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1.5 cups uncooked Gluten-Free Penne pasta
  • 2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium zucchini sliced (about 1.5 cups)
  • ½ cup organic chicken broth
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 3-4 lices prosciutto chopped

Instructions

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  1. Season chicken breasts on both sides with garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Slice chicken breasts in about 1/2” strips. Add the olive oil in a large skillet and cook chicken slices over medium heat for about 10 minutes, turning halfway through, or until they are cooked through and no longer pink in center. Set aside on a plate.
  2. While chicken is cooking, cook penne pasta according to package instructions.
  3. Sautee onion, garlic, and peppers in the skillet over medium-high heat (about 5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add sliced zucchini and cook for couple more minutes, until zucchini is tender.
  4. Pour chicken broth and tomato sauce to the skillet and stir well.
  5. Add cooked pasta, chicken and prosciutto to the vegetable mixture in the skillet, and stir.
  6. Serve warm and garnish with parsley or basil.

Nutrition Information

Serving 294g Calories 361kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 20.2g (7%) Protein 37.4g (75%) Fat 14.2g (22%) Saturated Fat 3.2g (16%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g Cholesterol 117mg (39%) Sodium 581mg (24%) Fiber 2.4g (10%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 361

% Daily Value*

Serving 294g
Calories 361kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 20.2g 7%
Protein 37.4g 75%
Fat 14.2g 22%
Saturated Fat 3.2g 16%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g 65%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 581mg 24%
Fiber 2.4g 10%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.