Healthy Chicken Spaghetti
Get Your Super Greens in a Delicious, Family-Friendly Meal!
Looking for a healthy, quick and tasty dinner the whole family will enjoy? This Healthy Chicken Spaghetti is packed with protein and vibrant vegetables, making it both nutritious and satisfying. It’s easy to customise—add more veggies, swap in your favourite herbs or serve with a small portion of whole grains. Even picky eaters will love it!
What you need:
Vegetables:
- 3 zucchinis, grated
- 3 silverbeet leaves, finely chopped
- 5 kale leaves, finely chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- Optional: parsley, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes or mushrooms, or any vegetables you like
Protein:
- 2–3 chicken breasts (skin removed), chopped, shredded or use chicken mince
- Or swap for turkey or leftover cooked chicken
Seasoning & Extras:
- Fresh garlic, minced
- Fresh basil, chopped
- Himalayan or celtic salt and black pepper, to taste
- Your favourite herbs and spices
- Canola oil or cooking spray
Optional Carbs:
- Small portion of wholemeal spaghetti, egg or rice/pea noodles or brown rice
- Or mix through mashed or chopped cooked sweet potato
What to do:
- Heat a pan with a little extra virgin olive (or Avocado or Coconut oil) and cook your chicken or turkey until fully cooked. Season with salt and black pepper
- Grate zucchini and finely chop all other vegetables.
- In a separate pan, sauté the vegetables with garlic until just tender. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add your chopped fresh basil and any other herbs or seasonings you enjoy.
- Mix the cooked chicken or turkey through the vegetables.
- Serve on its own or with a small portion of wholemeal spaghetti, noodles, brown rice or sweet potato.
Tips & Variations:
- Double the recipe for meal prep or to feed a bigger family.
- Experiment with different vegetables and herbs to keep it exciting each time.
- Adjust protein and veggies to suit your taste or dietary needs.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavours meld together!
