One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta (using ground chicken)- The Lazy Girls Kitchen

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: turkey cutlets

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more economical.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat, while cheddar is often cheaper.

spaghetti

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: penne

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber, while penne is often less expensive.

Add ground chicken to a large pot and cook until browned.

Pour in marinara sauce and stir to combine.

Add uncooked spaghetti to the pot with the chicken and sauce.

Pour in water to cover the spaghetti and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until spaghetti is cooked and sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens