Tuscan Chicken Pasta with Cottage Cheese: Easy & Delicious Twist
An easy and delicious recipe for Tuscan Chicken Pasta with Cottage Cheese that adds a healthy twist to a classic dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low-carb
Ingredients
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- 2 cups uncooked penne pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and cherry tomatoes to the skillet and sauté until tomatoes are soft.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, cottage cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- Leftover pasta can be refrigerated and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Tuscan Chicken Pasta, Cottage Cheese, Easy Recipe