I’ve lost just over 35 lbs naturally, and I’ve kept it off for more than a year now. One of the ways I’ve been able to do that is to make sure that I’ve created a lifestyle around food that doesn’t require me to restrict anything!
Do I meet my protein and fiber goals, dial in the macros, and eat an intentional portion size? Yes! Is anything off limits? No! I am a foodie who lives to eat, and pasta is one of my favorite foods! Of course I still eat it! These days I serve pasta more as a base for protein and fiber packed ingredients, and shifting the ratio of protein to pasta makes me feel really full and satisfied!
I know the weight I’ve lost is never coming back because I’ve found a way to eat that includes all of my favorite foods, that I can truly live with forever, and it makes me so happy.
Makes 2 servings: 44g Protein, 10g Fiber, 520 Calories
Chicken & Artichoke Pasta!
Description
You do not have to restrict the food you love to eat healthy, and you definitely don't need to give up pasta!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Boil the pasta in salted water until just short of cooked (al dente), reserving some of the pasta cooking water.
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In a medium bowl, season the raw chicken generously with Italian seasoning, and some salt & pepper.
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In a large skillet, brown the seasoned chicken in the olive oil, then remove it to a clean bowl (the chicken will not be cooked through).
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In the same skillet, add the tomatoes and garlic.
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Season the tomatoes generously with Italian seasoning, and some salt & pepper, and cook until the tomatoes start to soften, adding some pasta cooking water to begin to form a sauce.
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Add the artichokes, the browned chicken, and the pasta to the skillet and cook until the chicken is cooked through, adding some pasta water to form more of a sauce.
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Finish with fresh basil and enjoy!
