Healthy Carbonara With Veggies And Chicken Recipe

Name: Healthy Carbonara With Veggies And Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil divided; 6 ounces whole wheat spaghetti; 12 ounces chicken breast 2 breasts, cut in half and pounded thin; 4 ounces canadian bacon diced; 1 onion medium; 2 bunches broccoli including stems, peel and coarsely dice the stems; 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms; 3/4 cup egg beaters or other egg substitute; 1/2 cup low fat buttermilk; 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano; 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped, or 1 tsp dried; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano chopped, or 1 tsp dried; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil divided
6 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
12 ounces chicken breast 2 breasts, cut in half and pounded thin
4 ounces canadian bacon diced
1 onion medium
2 bunches broccoli including stems, peel and coarsely dice the stems
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
3/4 cup egg beaters or other egg substitute
1/2 cup low fat buttermilk
1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano
1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped, or 1 tsp dried
1 tablespoon fresh oregano chopped, or 1 tsp dried
salt
pepper

1
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente in pot of salted water.
2
Heat 1 tsp oil in a skillet (I like to use cast-iron for this to get a sear) over medium-high heat. Lightly spray chicken breast with oil and rub in herbs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook about 3 minutes a side.
3
Meanwhile, heat 1 tsp oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add Canadian bacon and saute until nearly browned, about 2 minutes. Add onions, mushrooms and broccoli and saute until the broccoli is hot, but still firm. Turn heat off.
4
Drain, but do not rinse, spaghetti and mix it with the vegetable mixture.
5
In a bowl, combine Egg Beaters, buttermilk and cheese and pour over vegetables and pasta, the remaining heat of the spaghetti and skillet will cook the sauce. Top with pepper.
6
Serve with chicken and Parmesan cheese.

727

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil divided, 6 ounces whole wheat spaghetti, 12 ounces chicken breast 2 breasts, cut in half and pounded thin, 4 ounces canadian bacon diced, and more.

Yes, Healthy Carbonara With Veggies And Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Healthy Carbonara With Veggies And Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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