NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

8 oz chicken breast

1 tbsp olive oil

3 oz dry penne pasta

1 cup red bell pepper

2 cloves garlic

0.5 cup tomato puree

0.75 cup water

1 tsp red pepper flakes

0.5 tsp smoked paprika

0.5 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

2 tbsp parmesan cheese

1 tbsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes and season with half of the salt and pepper.

• 2

  Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown on all sides.

• 3

  Add the diced red bell pepper and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing for 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.

• 4

  Stir in the dry penne pasta, tomato puree, water, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and the remaining salt and pepper.

• 5

  Bring the liquid to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened.

• 6

  Remove from heat, stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.