Low Fat Chicken Pasta Recipes

Many people enjoy chicken and they also like pasta, so the opportunity to combine these into a meal is something they cannot resist. Low fat chicken pasta recipes have the added benefit of being healthier than those that include lots of butter or a creamy sauce. Diners can enjoy chicken and pasta prepared in a way that does not add too much fat.Tuscan Chicken Pasta RecipesWhen we think of pasta, we imagine creamy Alfredo or vodka sauce or sugar-laden red sauce atop a mound of starch, with fattening meat accents like sausage or meatballs. This results in a full stomach that seems to last for days, which can be very uncomfortable. Shedding the pounds added by this meal requires a trip to the gym or a few laps around the track.By combining lean chicken, pasta, vegetables, and seasonings, diners can enjoy a meal that is just as tasty without the fat. Chicken breasts should be skinless, boneless, and never fried. Low fat pasta like shirataki noodles, made from an Asian root vegetable, can even be used to replace regular pasta. 

These are low carb, low calorie, and made from 100 percent fiber. Homemade chicken pasta saladYou will need: • 3 cups pasta• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves• 3 fresh mushrooms, sliced• ¼ onion, chopped• (1) 14.5-ounce can of diced tomatoes• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheeseStep 1: Bring a pot of water to a boil on the stove. Add the pasta and cook it until al dente or for 8 to 10 minutes, drain it, and set is aside.Step 2: Lightly grease a skillet with non-fat cooking spray. Add the chicken and cook on medium heat for 15 minutes or until cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan, cool it, and dice it.Step 3: Combine the mushrooms, onion, tomatoes with juice, Italian seasoning, and some pepper to taste in a large, clean skillet. Cook on medium heat until the onions become translucent. Pour into a serving bowl, add the pasta and chicken, and mix the ingredients. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top prior to serving.Pasta Pesto with chicken recipesEach serving of this recipe has just 185 calories, 1.8 grams of fat, and 27 mg of cholesterol. Low fat chicken pasta recipes like this satisfy the stomach without seeming like “diet food.” Variations include garlic, basil, oregano, and sun-dried tomatoes. If leftovers seem dry, add some non-fat Italian salad dressing or a small amount of hot sauce.