Description
Experience a taste explosion with the Banza Chicken Bowl, where tender chicken meets nutty chickpea pasta and vibrant veggies. This dish is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of flavor that’s perfect for cozy nights or lively gatherings. Packed with protein and fiber, it’s a healthy, customizable option that will have everyone at the table asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz Banza chickpea pasta
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced, mixed colors)
- 1 medium red onion (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your kitchen by gathering all ingredients and preheating a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Heat olive oil in the skillet and sauté the chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 6-8 minutes).
- Add chopped bell peppers and onions to the skillet when chicken is nearly cooked; sauté for an additional 3 minutes until tender but still crunchy.
- While the chicken cooks, boil water in another pot and cook Banza pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Slice cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and return it to the skillet along with drained pasta. Stir together gently, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 500g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg