Chicken and Pepperoni Pasta Recipe
Pepperoni Chicken Pasta Recipe is quick and easy. It is the perfect meal for busy nights. Your family will love Chicken Pepperoni Pasta!
Servings: 4
Cost: $12.16, $3.04 per Servings
Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (diced into 1 inch pieces)
- 1 Tbsp Olive oil
- 3 oz pepperonis (quartered)
- ½ Onion (chopped)
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (15 oz can)
- 1 can Tomato Sauce (15 oz can)
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Dice 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts into 1 inch pieces.
- Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet. Cook the chicken over medium high heat until browned. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
- Add ½ chopped onion and 3 ounces quartered pepperonis to the chicken. Cook for 2-3 minutes until soft.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in 1 can crushed tomatoes, 1 can tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, and 1 cup water.
- Bring to a boil and cover. Reduce skillet over medium heat and let simmer about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook 12 ounces penne pasta according to the package directions to al dente.
- Combine pasta with the chicken and sauce.
- Top with 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Cover and let the cheese melt.
Notes
Refrigerate the leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 521kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 1927mg | Potassium: 1130mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 920IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 234mg | Iron: 5mg
