Healthy Chicken Noodle Recipe

Posted by Carole Anne on May 13, 2010

This is a quick healthy recipe that has a rich, delicious flavor that’s easy to tone down by omitting a couple of ingredients if you are so inclined.  You can find the fresh cilantro, basil, and arugula in the produce section of your local grocery store.  Arugula has a distinct peppery taste so if you don’t want a strong taste, use spinach instead or omit it all together.  The rice noodle can be changed to Spaghettini if you choose.  Either way, you can’t go wrong with this healthy recipe!

Ingredients for the main dish

* 6  oz. medium rice sticks (or Spaghettini)
* 1  Tbsp. olive oil
* 2  Sweet Rubbed sliced Chicken breasts
* 2  Tbsp. lime juice
* 2  Tbsp. soy sauce
* 1  sliced green onion
* 1  cup arugula leaves (or fresh spinach leaf)
* 1/2  cup fresh basil leaves
* 1/4  cup fresh cilantro leaves

Ingredients for the Sweet Chicken Rub

* 1 tablespoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
* 2 tablespoons ground ginger
* 2 tablespoons brown sugar
* 2 tablespoons orange zest
* 1 tablespoon black pepper (if omitting arugula)

- If your using Rice noodles – Bring water to a boil. Place rice noodles in large bowl. Add the boiling water then let it stand for 10 minutes or until it is tender, then drain.
- If your using Spaghettini, cook according to the directions on the box

- To make the Sweet Chicken Rub simply combine the ingredients and mix well.

- Use a large skillet and heat the olive oil over medium to high heat.

- Rub the sliced chicken breasts with the Sweet Rub mix and be sure to cover them thoroughly.

- Add the chicken to the pan and reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir until the chicken is heated through and no longer pink.

- Remove from heat and stir in lime juice, soy sauce, and green onion. Continue stirring for a few minutes until every is mixed together well.

- Transfer the noodles to a large bowl. Add arugula (or spinach), basil, and cilantro to the noodles and toss them together.

- Serve the noodle mix with the chicken on top.

makes 4 servings

Quick Healthy Pasta Recipe

Posted by Carole Anne on

….Italian Style!!!

This is a quick healthy recipe you can put together in no time. The flavor comes from some key ingredients that blend together very nicely.  This Italian style recipe with, you guessed it, Italian ingredients like extra virgin olive oil, thinly shaved cured ham (or prosciutto), and grated Parmesan cheese (or fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano).  Now you can go all out and get authentic ingredients to make this recipe really shine, or you can keep it simple and use what you have on hand without going to the Italian deli.  Either way, it’s going to be a winner!

Here we go…

* 1/2  pound spiral noodles (or cavatappi, spirali)
* 1  clove of minced garlic
* 1  tablespoon  fresh parsley, chopped fine
* 2  tablespoons  extravirgin olive oil
* 1/2  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
* 1/2  teaspoon  salt
* 10-12 thin pieces of thinly shaved ham (or 1 oz prosciutto)
* 1/4  cup parmesan cheese (or Parmigiano-Reggiano)
* 1/2 cup of chopped onions (optional)

First we cook the pasta according to the directions on the package and drain afterwards in a colander

Next let’s cut the ham into thin strips, maybe 1/4 inch wide or so.

Heat you cooking pan over medium heat and coat it with cooking spray.

Add the minced garlic to pan, and saute for a minute.

Turn heat to low and add 3 tablespoons of water and pasta to the pan.

Stir in parsley, olive oil, salt & pepper, and shaved ham, sprinkle with your parmesan cheese.

Serve immediately and enjoy!