Creamy Harissa Spiced Chicken Pasta with Peppers

September 24, 2015

Creamy Harissa Spiced Chicken Pasta with Peppers is a healthy dinner recipe perfect for any weeknight meal. It is bursting with the flavors of a special hot sauce made with vegetables and chiles seasoned with coriander, caraway, and garlic; and tamed by the creaminess of greek yogurt.

1 box (13.25 oz.) whole wheat penne pasta
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 large, sweet, yellow onion; chopped
4 cloves fresh garlic, minced or pressed
3 small bell peppers, seeded and chopped (I used green bell peppers fresh from my garden)
1.5 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized pieces
I can (14.5 oz.) fire roasted tomatoes
2 tsp. harissa paste
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup non-fat greek yogurt
1 tbsp. cornstarch
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
1 tbsp. fresh chives, chopped

1.Cook pasta to al-denté according to to package instructions. Reserved 1 cup starching cooking water, drain and return to hot pot. Keep warm. 2.Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high...
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Nutritions

Calories
407

Sodium
636mg
26% DV

Fat
13g
20% DV

Protein
22g
45% DV

Carbs
50g
17% DV

Fiber
2g
11% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 6g 32%

Polysaturated Fat 2g 12%

Monosaturated Fat 4g 30%

Cholesterol 54mg 18%

Sodium 636mg 26%

Potassium 320mg 9%

Protein 22g 45%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 2g 11%

Sugar 4g 8%

Vitamin A 539IU 10%

Vitamin B6 1mg 58%

Vitamin C 3mg 6%

Calcium 223mg 22%

Iron 2mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.