Best 7 Healthy Low Fat Creamy Chicken Cranberry Apple Pasta Recipes

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Are you searching for a healthy and flavorful pasta dish that pleases your taste buds without compromising your health goals? Look no further! This article will guide you through the delightful journey of creating a low-fat creamy chicken cranberry apple pasta dish. Get ready to indulge in a symphony of flavors where succulent chicken, tangy cranberries, crisp apples, and a luscious creamy sauce come together to create a culinary masterpiece. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you'll be able to prepare this delectable dish that not only satisfies your cravings but also nourishes your body.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HEALTHY CREAMY CHICKEN AND PASTA



Healthy Creamy Chicken and Pasta image

Being on a diet, the words creamy and pasta usually are reserved for only my cheat days. I wanted to make something and not feel guilty about eating it, so I whipped this up in the kitchen. It's delicious and very adaptable; change it up however you like! Has a nice little bite with the red pepper flakes added. This would also be fantastic with onion added.

Provided by lepowers

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 ounce) package whole wheat penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 (10.5 ounce) can fat-free cream of mushroom soup
½ cup water, or as needed
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
  • Cook and stir olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over high heat just until brown and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add chicken and mushrooms; stir to coat with garlic and olive oil. Cook chicken until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in cream of mushroom soup; gradually add 1/2 cup of water about 1 tablespoon at a time, adding enough to make sauce light and creamy.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low heat and gently fold pasta into the chicken and sauce until coated. Add garlic salt and red pepper to taste; remove from heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.9 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 34.4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 627.3 mg, Sugar 4 g

HEALTHIER CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



Healthier Chicken Alfredo Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breasts, salt, pepper, garlic, flour, chicken broth, skim milk, salt, pepper, spinach, whole grain penne pasta, parmesan cheese

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 chicken breasts, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup skim milk, or milk of choice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 cups spinach
2 cups whole grain penne pasta, cooked
¼ cup parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil over a skillet and add chicken. Season with salt and pepper, and cook 5-8 minutes, or until no longer pink.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add the garlic and sauté for one minute over medium heat.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the garlic and slowly add in the chicken stock.
  • Quickly stir to avoid lumps.
  • Add in the skim milk, stir ,and allow to reach a boil to thicken sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Once the sauce is thickened, add in the spinach and stir until wilted.
  • Remove from heat and add in the cooked penne, chicken, and parmesan. Stir to coat.
  • Top with fresh parmesan.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 722 calories, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 7 grams

HEALTHY LOW-FAT CREAMY CHICKEN CRANBERRY APPLE PASTA



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This is an amazing dish... gets the rants at dinners! We have made this multiple times, each a hit! Don't be shy to try out a pasta dish with some sweet and savory pairings! You will enjoy it!

Provided by I Cant Believe Its

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

cooking spray
1 lb boneless skinless chicken, cut into pieces
4 green onions, sliced
2 tart cooking apples, thinly sliced
1 pinch ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
1/2 cup dried cranberries
12 ounces whole wheat penne
chopped fresh chives, to top with
grated sharp cheddar cheese, to top with

Steps:

  • In a large skillet sprayed with cooking spray, brown the chicken strips in batches and then transfer into a bowl.
  • Spray skillet again, and add green onions, apples, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring for about 3 minutes to soften.
  • Add vinegar, scraping any bits stuck to pan.
  • Stir in evaporated milk and cranberries, bringing to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and boil gently, stirring often, for about 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook whole wheat pasta for about 10 minutes or until at your desired tenderness. Drain and return to the pot.
  • Add chicken and any accumulated juices to the sauce; simmer for about three minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside.
  • Pour over pasta and toss to coat. Season with additional salt and pepper.
  • Serve sprinkled with chives and with cheddar cheese in side dish to top with, along with a side salad and bread. Dont let it sit to long in pot before serving -- the pasta will absorb the sauce.

HEALTHY CREAMY CHICKEN PESTO W/PASTA FOR ONE



Healthy Creamy Chicken Pesto W/Pasta for One image

The Beau and I have different work schedules, so I'm frequently cooking for one during the week. This is super fast, effortless, and healthy. It's easily doubled for a night when I'm cooking for the both of us. I always have the ingredients on hand and the creamy texture makes me think I'm getting away with an indulgence. The chicken can be omitted for a vegetarian meal.

Provided by bikerchick

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 tablespoon pesto sauce, homemade or store-bought
2 ounces sliced white mushrooms or 2 ounces cremini mushrooms (1/4 of a package of presliced works well)
4 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 1/2 of one breast,cut into strips or chunks
1/2 cup farfalle pasta or 1/2 cup penne, uncooked
fresh ground black pepper
red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon finely chopped tomatoes (approx. one tomato slice)
fresh basil (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Boil water for pasta, cook according to package directions, removing from heat when al dente.
  • Drain.
  • In a small bowl, combine yoghurt and pesto, stir well to combine.
  • Set aside.
  • In non-stick skillet, over medium to medium-high heat, cook mushrooms just until tender.
  • I don't use oil, you may prefer a little oil or butter.
  • Spoon cooked mushrooms into bowl with pesto mixture.
  • In same skillet, cook chicken until done (again, I don't use oil).
  • Leave in pan, but remove from heat.
  • Add pesto mixture with mushrooms and add drained pasta to chicken in pan.
  • Mix well.
  • Taste for seasoning, add fresh ground pepper and red pepper flakes, if desired.
  • Spoon into serving bowl, garnish with tomato and fresh basil.
  • This can easily be doubled or quadrupled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.1, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 70.7, Sodium 136.5, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 7.8, Protein 38.4

CROCK POT CRANBERRY APPLE CHICKEN BREASTS



Crock Pot Cranberry Apple Chicken Breasts image

So very quick and easy to put together. We serve this over rice. I love the comingled flavours of the apples and cranberries.

Provided by Sassy in da South

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 7h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
4 -6 green onions
1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1/2 cup dried apple, chopped
1 garlic clove, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts in a 2-quart (or larger) slow cooker/Crock Pot.
  • Add remaining ingredients in the order given, dotting evenly with the butter last. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.1, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 80.6, Sodium 168.1, Carbohydrate 27.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 23, Protein 25.5

HEALTHY CHICKEN PASTA



Healthy Chicken Pasta image

I whipped this up for dinner the other night- Dh was impressed enough to request we have it again. Posted here for safekeeping. I first served it over 3-cheese tortellini, it ws also good the next day with whole wheat penne.

Provided by eknecht

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons italian seasoning
1/2 white onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
8 ounces chicken broth
1 (29 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 cups fresh Baby Spinach, chopped
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
cooked pasta

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
  • Sprinkle chicken breast pieces with Italian seasoning, then add to pan. Cook, stirring occaisionally, until chicken pieces are no longer pink on the surface, about 8 minute
  • Remove chicken from pan and set aside. Add onions and peppers to pan, cook 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook an additional 3 minutes, or until garlic, onions, and peppers are soft.
  • Add chicken stock and let cook down and reduce by half.
  • Stir in the crushed tomatoes, salt, sugar, and basil.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes to let the flavors blend.
  • Add in the cooked chicken, baby spinach leaves and parmesan cheese, cook an additional 5 minutes, and serve warm over your favorite pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.6, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 41.4, Sodium 1028.1, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 4.2, Protein 17.9

LOW-FAT CHICKEN, PASTA AND DILL SALAD



Low-Fat Chicken, Pasta And Dill Salad image

Make and share this Low-Fat Chicken, Pasta And Dill Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces uncooked mostaccioli pasta (tube shaped pasta)
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill weed
4 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons lemons, rind of
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup halved red seedless grapes
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, diced
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package.
  • Drain; rinse with cold water.
  • In large bowl, combine mayonnaise, yogurt, dill, sugar,lemon peel and pepper.
  • Mix well.
  • Add pasta and all remaining ingredients to dressing mix.
  • Toss gently to combine.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.6, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 28.8, Sodium 205.7, Carbohydrate 48.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 16.3, Protein 16.4

Tips:

  • Use low-fat or fat-free ingredients: This recipe calls for low-fat milk and low-fat cream cheese. You can also use non-fat milk and non-fat cream cheese if you prefer.
  • Add more vegetables: This recipe is a great way to sneak in some vegetables. You can add diced carrots, celery, or zucchini to the pasta sauce.
  • Use whole wheat pasta: Whole wheat pasta is a healthier option than white pasta. It is higher in fiber and nutrients.
  • Make it a complete meal: Serve this pasta dish with a side salad or some roasted vegetables for a complete and balanced meal.

Conclusion:

This low-fat creamy chicken cranberry apple pasta is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and bright cranberries and apples, this pasta dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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