Description
A light and healthy low-calorie chicken noodles recipe featuring lean chicken breast, whole wheat noodles, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti noodles
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium carrot, julienned
1 cup broccoli florets
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the whole wheat spaghetti noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
While the noodles cook, heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chicken breast strips to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
Add the julienned carrot, broccoli florets, and sliced red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, low-sodium soy sauce, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Add the cooked noodles and chopped green onions to the skillet. Toss everything together gently to combine and heat through.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice.
Divide the chicken noodles evenly among four plates and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes