Low Sodium Pasta with Broccoli and Chicken
Light, nutritious, and bursting with fresh flavor, this Low Sodium Pasta with Broccoli and Chicken is the perfect wholesome dinner choice. Made with tender slices of seasoned chicken, al dente whole wheat pasta, and vibrant broccoli florets, this recipe proves you don’t need salt to make a satisfying meal. A simple yet flavorful garlic and olive oil sauce, brightened with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a hint of optional red pepper flakes, ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 40 minutes, this heart-healthy pasta dish is ideal for busy weeknights and serves as a guilt-free comfort food option. Garnished with fresh parsley, it's a low-sodium recipe the whole family will love, without compromising on taste or nutrition!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces Whole wheat pasta
- 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breast
- 3 cups Broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 whole Lemon
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the whole wheat pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the pasta water. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
While the pasta is cooking, pat the chicken breasts dry and slice them into bite-sized strips. Season with black pepper.
Step 3
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook for about 6-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Do not let it burn.
Step 5
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, and add the cooked pasta and broccoli. Toss everything together to combine.
Step 6
Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the pasta mixture and add red pepper flakes if using. Toss again to evenly distribute the flavors.
Step 7
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1123.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1448.8 |
| Total Fat 58.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g | |
| Cholesterol 344.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 425.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 85.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.8g | |
| Protein 150.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 402.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2084.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories