Heart-Healthy Hearty Chicken Noodles
Warm, comforting, and packed with wholesome ingredients, Heart-Healthy Hearty Chicken Noodles is the ultimate feel-good meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor or nutrition. This vibrant one-pot dish combines tender bites of lean chicken breast, fiber-rich whole grain noodles, and a hearty medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and baby spinach. Simmered in a savory low-sodium chicken broth, accented with fragrant herbs like oregano and basil, and finished with a zesty splash of lemon juice, this recipe is light enough for a health-conscious lifestyle yet filling enough to satisfy. Ready in under 45 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights, this heart-healthy chicken noodle dish is a delicious way to prioritize both well-being and taste in every bowl.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast
- 8 ounces whole grain noodles
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 medium, chopped onion
- 2 sliced carrots
- 2 sliced celery stalks
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Begin by heating 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Add the carrots and celery to the pot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. In a separate large skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat.
Place the chicken pieces in the skillet and cook until they are browned on all sides but not cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
Transfer the partially cooked chicken to the pot with vegetables.
Pour the low-sodium chicken broth into the pot and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the whole grain noodles to the pot. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until the noodles are al dente.
Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, and black pepper.
Fold the baby spinach into the soup and let it wilt, which should take about 1-2 minutes.
Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to add brightness to the dish.
Serve hot, garnished with additional black pepper or herbs if desired. Enjoy your Heart-Healthy Hearty Chicken Noodles!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.3 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 1088 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.3 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.3 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.5 g | ||
| Protein | 169.5 g | 339% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 441 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 2926 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
