Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Preparation
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2 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese (light or reduced-fat)
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About a pound of boneless chicken tenderloins, diced into bite-size chunks
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1/4 teaspoon to 1/2 teaspoon of crushed chili flakes
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A tablespoon of garlic-pepper seasoning mix
→ Pasta and Savory Sauce
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8.5-ounce pack of rotini pasta
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15-ounce can of tomato sauce
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1/2 teaspoon of chili flakes (optional, for added spice)
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A tablespoon of sweetener, like Swerve or stevia
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2 tablespoons of garlic-pepper seasoning
# Instructions:
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Combine the chili flakes, garlic-pepper seasoning, and parmesan in a bag or container. Toss in the chicken pieces to coat them evenly. Chill in the fridge for half an hour or more.
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Spray a skillet with cooking oil and bring to medium-high heat. Place the chicken in the pan, cook for 4 minutes on one side, flip them, then cook for another 2–3 minutes or until cooked through.
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In a bowl, stir together the tomato sauce, sweetener, chili flakes, and garlic-pepper seasoning until well blended.
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Follow the cooking directions on the pasta package to prepare it.
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Combine the prepared pasta and sauce in the skillet with the chicken. Simmer until everything is hot and evenly mixed.
# Notes:
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For a twist, try marinating the chicken with 3 tablespoons of Nando’s Garlic Peri-Peri sauce plus 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese.
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Prefer convenience? Replace the homemade sauce mix with a pre-made jarred pasta sauce.