Skinny Angel Chicken Pasta

Health score
37%
Skinny Angel Chicken Pasta
80 min.
6
398kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious yet healthy meal that the whole family will love? Look no further than this Skinny Angel Chicken Pasta! This delightful dish combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy, flavorful sauce that’s both satisfying and light on calories. With only 398 kcal per serving, you can indulge without the guilt!

The star of this recipe is the angel hair pasta, which pairs perfectly with the vibrant broccoli florets and earthy mushrooms. The addition of dry white wine or chicken broth enhances the sauce, creating a rich flavor profile that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Plus, the use of reduced-fat cream cheese and skim milk ensures that you can enjoy a creamy texture without the extra calories.

Not only is this dish a feast for the taste buds, but it’s also incredibly easy to prepare. With just a few simple steps, you can have a wholesome meal ready in about 80 minutes. Whether you’re serving it as a main course for lunch or dinner, or as a side dish for a gathering, this Skinny Angel Chicken Pasta is sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to enjoy a comforting meal that’s both nutritious and delicious!

Ingredients

  • oz angel hair pasta uncooked (capellini)
  • cups broccoli florets frozen (from 24-oz bag)
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth dry white reduced-sodium (from 32-oz carton)
  • 10.8 oz cream of mushroom soup canned
  • teaspoons dijon mustard 
  • cup skim milk fat-free (skim)
  • oz mushrooms fresh sliced
  • teaspoon seasoning dried italian
  • oz cream cheese with chives and onion (from 8-oz container) reduced-fat
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  •  chicken breast boneless skinless

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 325F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add mushrooms; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Reduce heat to medium low. Stir in wine and soup until blended and smooth.
  4. Add cream cheese; cook, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in milk and mustard; cook just until thoroughly heated.
  5. Place chicken breasts in baking dish; sprinkle with Italian seasoning, pepper and salt.
  6. Pour sauce over chicken.
  7. Bake uncovered 35 to 45 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170F).
  8. Meanwhile, in 5- or 6-quart saucepan, heat 3 quarts water to boiling.
  9. Add pasta; stir in broccoli. Return to boiling. Cook 2 to 4 minutes or until pasta is tender; drain.
  10. Serve chicken and sauce with pasta mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Calories398kcal
Protein37.8%
Fat21.58%
Carbs40.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.71
Glycemic Load
13.1
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
30.122173848359%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.49mg
Kaempferol
4.76mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
1.98mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:398.11kcal
19.91%
Fat:9.52g
14.65%
Saturated Fat:3.41g
21.34%
Carbohydrates:40.32g
13.44%
Net Carbohydrates:36.8g
13.38%
Sugar:6.01g
6.68%
Cholesterol:86.29mg
28.76%
Sodium:721.24mg
31.36%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:37.53g
75.06%
Selenium:67.24µg
96.06%
Vitamin B3:15.01mg
75.03%
Vitamin C:56.28mg
68.22%
Vitamin K:65.52µg
62.4%
Vitamin B6:1.11mg
55.26%
Phosphorus:476.89mg
47.69%
Manganese:0.71mg
35.48%
Vitamin B5:3.1mg
30.99%
Potassium:1019.04mg
29.12%
Vitamin B2:0.49mg
28.62%
Copper:0.41mg
20.69%
Magnesium:77.71mg
19.43%
Zinc:2.53mg
16.84%
Folate:64.87µg
16.22%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.97%
Fiber:3.52g
14.09%
Calcium:135.11mg
13.51%
Vitamin B12:0.75µg
12.55%
Vitamin A:607.24IU
12.14%
Iron:2.14mg
11.91%
Vitamin E:1.04mg
6.96%
Vitamin D:0.69µg
4.63%