Description
A quick, bold Italian-American noodle dish using ground chicken and wine-free-brine for depth. Garlic, tomatoes, and veggies combine in one pan for rich comfort food with 26g protein per serving.
Ingredients
Ground chicken breast
1 lb
Egg noodles
8 oz
Green bell peppers
1 cup
Diced tomatoes
14.5 oz
Garlic (minced)
2 cloves
Apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp
Low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup
Black beans (canned, drained)
1 cup (optional)
Fresh basil (chopped)
1 tbsp
Olive oil
2 tbsp
Salt
1 tsp
Black pepper
1/2 tsp
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant
Add ground chicken and cook until browned (5-7 minutes)
Stir in green peppers and cook until softened (3 minutes)
Add diced tomatoes, vinegar, and broth—simmer 5 minutes
Toss in cooked noodles and warm up for 2 minutes
Finish with basil, salt, and pepper to taste
Serve warm
Notes
Use gluten-free noodles for gluten-free option
Add spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrients
Vinegar-broth substitute mimics wine’s acidity
‘Vegetable’ option: Use lentils instead of chicken
Keep noodles al dente by timing precisely
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 278
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg