🍝 Macaroni with Chicken and Sautéed Vegetables

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Macaroni with diced chicken breast, zucchini and bell pepper sautéed with a touch of tomato. A complete, protein-rich, filling dish ready in half an hour.

⏱️ 25 min🍽️ 2 servings👩‍🍳 Easy🔥 645 calories per serving💪 53 g protein per serving

Ingredients

  • 6.3 oz (180 g) macaroni
  • 10.5 oz (300 g) chicken breast
  • 1 small (5.3 oz / 150 g) zucchini
  • 1 small (4.2 oz / 120 g) red bell pepper
  • 2/3 cup (5.3 oz / 150 g) crushed tomatoes
  • 2.1 oz (60 g) onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 pinch salt

How to make it, step by step

  1. Cook the macaroni in plenty of salted boiling water for the time on the package and drain.
  2. Meanwhile, dice the chicken breast and sauté it in a skillet with half the oil over high heat until browned. Set aside.
  3. In the same skillet with the rest of the oil, soften the onion and garlic, add the diced bell pepper and zucchini and sauté for 5-6 minutes.
  4. Add the crushed tomatoes and oregano, cook for 3 minutes, return the chicken and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Add the drained macaroni, mix well for a couple of minutes and serve hot.

Nutrition facts (per serving)

645
calories
53 g
protein
83 g
carbs
11 g
fat

Values are approximate.

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