Creamy Chicken Turmeric Pasta
Turmeric adds a vibrant golden hue to the dish and some health benefits to the table – its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties will help support your immune system this winter. This recipe is a breeze to make.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups wholewheat pasta, uncooked
- 1 tbsp Liviana® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 cloves black garlic
- 1 brown onion, small dice (3 mm)
- 2 cups (600 g) chicken fillets (sliced into 1 cm slices)
- 1 tbsp turmeric
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp fresh herbs (thyme or oreganum), roughly chopped
- 2 cups low-fat milk
- 1 medium broccoli, chopped into small pieces
- Salt and pepper
Method
- Boil a pot of water, add the pasta and cook until al dente.
- Pour the Liviana® Extra Virgin Olive Oil into a pan, add the black garlic and onion, and fry for 2 – 3 minutes over a high heat until tender.
- Add the sliced chicken and fry for 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked.
- Season generously with salt, pepper and turmeric. Add the cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs.
- Add the milk and broccoli. Simmer gently over a low heat while the pasta is cooking.
- Add the cooked pasta to the chicken and stir until combined. Enjoy as a weekday all-in-one dinner!
Wilna Eksteen
Registered Dietitian