Healthy Kids Recipe – Chicken & Shrimp Pasta

Product: Vita Spelt Organic White Spaghetti

Chicken & Shrimp Pasta

by Healthy Recipe Mom, Crystal
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PREHEAT: 2 burners
PANS/EQUIPMENT: 1 large skillet, 1 saucepan
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 15 minutes
NUMBER OF SERVINGS: 6-8 or more depending on ages

1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 fresh boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, stirring as needed until cooked through, about 5 minutes.  Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.

1 (8-ounce) box Vita Spelt Organic White Spaghetti
Water for boiling pasta
Begin heating water in saucepan for pasta and cook pasta according to package directions and drain.

1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1 (10-ounce) bag frozen broccoli florets, thawed
2 garlic cloves, chopped
While pasta is cooking, in skillet over medium heat add oil, carrots, broccoli, and garlic.  Saute for 2 minutes.

1 (12-ounce) bag medium frozen shrimp, thawed
2/3 cup all natural chicken broth
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Add broth, cheese, shrimp, and cooked chicken to vegetable mixture. Stir to combine and then reduce heat to simmer for about 4 minutes.

1 Tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
Drain pasta and add to mixture in skillet. Stir in basil and serve immediately. Add a sprinkle of basil and Parmesan cheese to each plate before serving! Crystal loves to use vegetables and herbs from her garden.

OPTIONS: Choose chicken broth without MSG and chicken raised without antibiotics!

RECIPE SOURCE: Crystal’s recipe

6 GOD-MADE FOOD COLORS: golden, tan, orange, green, white, pink
6 FOOD GROUPS: poultry, seafood, vegetables, dairy, essential fatty acids, herbs

“The children, ages 7 and 4, loved it because I added their favorite vegetables and shrimp, another family favorite. My husband suggested adding mushrooms next time. Feel free to try your family favorites!”(Crystal, mother of 2)