We all need to live healthy! For some of us winter is approaching and for others
summer’s around the corner. If you are like me I’m always looking for healthier
ways to make my cooking experience fun and enjoyable while still eating the proper
calories and necessary nutrient intake.
As we all know pasta can be a bit of a problem when it comes to your daily calorie
intake and here I have the most delicious low calorie pasta recipe providing you with
taste, smell and healthier eating for the whole family to enjoy.
Pasta Chicken and Garlic Recipe
The ingredients that follow are for 12 servings and a quick and easy meal to prepare.
Ingredients for Pasta Chicken and Garlic
1 lb Pasta of choice (Shells or Bowties work best)
1 lb Chicken breast with skin removed
3 oz Parmesan Cheese
3 tbsp fresh garlic minced
4 tbsp low fat butter
Once you have all your ingredients at hand, the fun in making your meal begins and
is super fast to make by following these easy steps:
Cube the 1 lb chicken breast
Cook the 1 lb box of your favourite pasta
Melt the 4 tbsp low fat butter in a medium frying pan
Add the 3 tbsp minced fresh garlic
When butter has melted add the cubed chicken breast and cook till a light
brown making sure that the chicken is completely cooked over low moderate
heat
Remove pasta and drain
Add your contents of the frying pan to the pasta while stirring it in
Add the 3 oz of Parmesan Cheese and stir well
Serve up with some fresh mixed salad
Calories and Nutritional Intake per serving size 89.5g
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size 89.5g
Amount per serving
Calories 239 Calories from Fat 72
Daily Value %
Total Fat 8.0g 12%
Saturated Fat 3.6g 18%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Sodium 174 mg 7%
Potassium 183mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 21.6g 7%
Protein 18.9g
Vitamin A 3% Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 9% Iron 9%
Based on a 2000 calorie diet
Nutritional facts are an approximation and should only be used as a guide.
This Low Calorie Recipe has been a favourite in our family for a while now and has provided
us with the nutrition we all need for a healthier lifestyle while enjoying some active exercise
to make those calories drop even further. I hope you enjoy making this easy super fast
recipe as much as I do.
