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Chicken and Spaghetti in Creamy Avocado Sauce {One Pan, Under 30 Minutes, Healthy}

April 27, 2015 by lauren.kelly 46 Comments

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Say goodbye to those boring weeknight meals on busy nights.  This healthy, creamy spaghetti dish will be ready in under 30 minutes.   The flavors in this will have you asking for seconds (and maybe even thirds)!

This Spaghetti and Chicken in Creamy Avocado Sauce will be ready in under 30 minutes! It's the perfect weeknight meal! #OnePotPasta #Pmedia #ad

I was pretty excited to see these new Barilla Pronto One Pan-No Boil-No Drain Pastas at Shoprite! Honestly, I am open to just about anything that makes life a little easier for me.  You literally put the spaghetti in a large skillet, pour 3 cups of water over it and cook it for 10 minutes.  The water disappears and there is no draining necessary.  How cool is that?

This Spaghetti and Chicken in Creamy Avocado Sauce will be ready in under 30 minutes! It's the perfect weeknight meal! #OnePotPasta #Pmedia #ad

I love that this whole meal only uses one pan.  So not only does it save time in prepping and cooking, it also helps with clean up.  I’ll take it because we are usually racing to another practice or activity after dinner.  With three boys on 5 baseball teams and lacrosse for my youngest (only once a week) I am always looking for time savers.  Thank goodness for shortcuts like Barilla Pronto and good friends to carpool with!

This Spaghetti and Chicken in Creamy Avocado Sauce will be ready in under 30 minutes! It's the perfect weeknight meal! #OnePotPasta #Pmedia #adI am a huge fan of cooking in bulk, or prepping my food for the week.  On Sundays (in between games) I always make a bunch of grilled chicken breasts to have in the fridge for a quick dinner.  It’s one of the ways that I make life a little easier.  I also make some muffins for the kids for the week, granola bars, overnight oats, chia puddings etc. that I need during the week.  This helps to keep me on track, keep me organized and decrease my stress levels too.  I hate that feeling when you get home at 6:00 p.m. and open the refrigerator and have no idea what to make.  It rarely ends well.

This Spaghetti and Chicken in Creamy Avocado Sauce will be ready in under 30 minutes! It's the perfect weeknight meal! #OnePotPasta #Pmedia #ad
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Chicken and Spaghetti in Creamy Avocado Sauce

Course chicken, main dish
Servings 4 -6
Author Lauren Kelly Nutrition

Ingredients

  • 1 12 ounce box Barilla Pronto Spaghetti
  • 3 cups cold water
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 bunch asparagus ends trimmed
  • 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes halved (I used red and yellow grape tomatoes)
  • 1 ripe avocado peeled and pitted
  • 1 large clove garlic
  • 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 2 grilled chicken breasts already cooked, sliced into strips

Instructions

  1. Pour the entire box of Barilla Pronto Spaghetti in a large skillet.
  2. Pour 3 cups of cold water into the pan making sure all of the spaghetti is covered by the water.
  3. Cook on high, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes until most of the water is absorbed.
  4. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon minced garlic and oil for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add asparagus and tomatoes and cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
  6. Place avocado, clove garlic, and cheese in blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  7. Pour avocado sauce on top of spaghetti in the skillet. Add in the asparagus, tomatoes and sliced chicken. Mix well. Serve immediately.

Ok, so technically this is two pans.  But I’ve also made it with one pan, I promise!  Cook the spaghetti first, then add veggies, cook over low-medium heat for 5 minutes until veggies soften a bit, add avocado sauce and chicken.  VOILA!

And the best part…it’s healthy too!

This Spaghetti and Chicken in Creamy Avocado Sauce will be ready in under 30 minutes! It's the perfect weeknight meal! #OnePotPasta #Pmedia #ad

 And for all of my fellow ShopRite shoppers… I have an store offer for you (no coupon necessary!) Buy any FOUR (4) Barilla® Pronto™ pasta products for $5.00 or $1.25 each available until 5/16/15 while supplies last.  Go check them out!

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Filed Under: Kids, Meat and Poultry, Pasta, Recipes Tagged With: Barilla pronto, busy weeknight, grilled chicken, pasta, quick and easy



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Comments

  1. Martha @ A Family Feast says

    April 27, 2015 at 12:28 pm

    Wow – how convenient! I’m definitely going to give this pasta (and this delicious recipe) a try!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 27, 2015 at 4:15 pm

      I hope you like it Martha!

      Reply
  2. Cookin+Canuck says

    April 27, 2015 at 2:53 pm

    Okay, I’m completely intrigued by these noodles! And I can never get enough avocado pasta sauces – so tasty, with tons of healthy fats.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 27, 2015 at 4:15 pm

      I’m with you Dara, the more avocados the better!

      Reply
  3. Nikki @ Nik Snacks says

    April 27, 2015 at 3:30 pm

    Avocado sauce? I’m in. I have a sensitivity to stone fruits, but I’m willing to try this recipe. It’s so creative! And looks amazing, too!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 27, 2015 at 4:14 pm

      I hope you like it Nikki!!

      Reply
  4. Stephanie @ Back for Seconds says

    April 27, 2015 at 6:18 pm

    I love this! I need more quick and easy recipes like this one. Yum!

    Reply
  5. The Food Hunter says

    April 27, 2015 at 7:16 pm

    I love all the flavors in this dish!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 28, 2015 at 12:03 am

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  6. Brenda@Sugar-Free Mom says

    April 27, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    Love me some quick meals like this all in one pot like this. I do the same prepping for the week ahead because it’s the only way to survive with children and being out every night of the week!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 28, 2015 at 12:03 am

      YES! Isn’t it crazy Brenda?

      Reply
  7. Nutmeg Nanny says

    April 27, 2015 at 8:55 pm

    This pasta looks delicious! I’m totally digging the sound of that avocado cream sauce…so good!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 28, 2015 at 12:02 am

      Thanks Brandi!

      Reply
  8. Angie says

    April 27, 2015 at 9:24 pm

    These noodles look amazing! I can’t wait to try them! And your recipe looks gorgeous!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 28, 2015 at 12:02 am

      Thanks Angie!

      Reply
  9. Susan says

    April 27, 2015 at 11:37 pm

    I love quick meals and avocado sauce sounds divine! Can’t get enough of avocados in anything especially toss with some spring vegetables and pasta.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 28, 2015 at 12:02 am

      Thanks Susan!

      Reply
  10. Kristy @ Chocolate Slopes says

    April 27, 2015 at 11:57 pm

    I love when I find more ways to add avocado to our diet, this one is a keeper!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 28, 2015 at 12:01 am

      Thanks Kristy!

      Reply
  11. Kirsten / ComfortablyDomestic says

    April 28, 2015 at 12:34 am

    I will definitely keep my eyes peeled for that new Barilla pasta. Barilla is the only brand that I buy because it always turns out perfectly done. Your creamy avocado sauce looks equally perfect!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 28, 2015 at 1:14 am

      It’s really awesome Kristen!

      Reply
  12. Anne-Marie @ This Mama Cooks! On a Diet says

    April 28, 2015 at 12:49 am

    Your dish looks delish! I love Barilla pasta and their Pronto pasta would work with so many recipes that I already make. I’ll be on the lookout for it.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 28, 2015 at 1:14 am

      Hope you like it Anne-Marie!

      Reply
  13. Lora @cakeduchess says

    April 28, 2015 at 12:52 am

    Avocado creamy sauce, oh my goodness! Now I’ve got to find this Barilla pasta fast!!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 28, 2015 at 1:13 am

      It’s really awesome, Lora!

      Reply
  14. Nicole says

    April 28, 2015 at 3:21 am

    I’m all about the 30 minute meals! Especially when they involve pasta.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 28, 2015 at 8:54 pm

      Agreed Nicole 🙂

      Reply
  15. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

    April 28, 2015 at 4:19 am

    Pasta and avocado has to be the best combo for a dinner! Totally making this! I totally hate that feeling when I open the fridge and have no clue what to make. Sometimes I close the fridge and open it back up hoping something will just appear hahahaha

    Lovely photos by the wayl

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 28, 2015 at 8:54 pm

      That always happens to me too Ashley! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    April 28, 2015 at 3:26 pm

    Lauren, I love week night dinners like this!!! My family will never say no to pasta and I love the Creamy Avocado Sauce!!!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 28, 2015 at 8:53 pm

      Thanks Alice!

      Reply
  17. Jeriann says

    April 28, 2015 at 5:26 pm

    So, it looks like you have one large skillet for the pasta, and another for the veggies. Am I reading that right? 2 pots is still not bad, I just want to make sure I’m reading the recipe right since you specified that it was a one-pot meal.

    Thanks! I’ll definitely be trying this!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 28, 2015 at 8:53 pm

      Yes, Jeriann, I have made this twice, once with one pan and another with two pans. I changed it show both ways, thank you! I hope you like it!

      Reply
  18. Heather / girlichef says

    April 28, 2015 at 11:51 pm

    Wait. What? No boil, no drain? I have never heard of or seen this pasta before. I am so intrigued, I have to find a box. And this dish looks insanely good (and equally as beautiful)!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 29, 2015 at 10:03 pm

      Thank you Heather!

      Reply
  19. Samantha says

    April 29, 2015 at 12:38 am

    Okay this pasta is amazing. I just made pasta tonight and for some reason it was taking way too long for my stomach. I love how this is one pan. Woot!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 29, 2015 at 10:03 pm

      Thank you Samantha!

      Reply
  20. Kim Beaulieu says

    April 29, 2015 at 4:37 am

    This pasta looks absolutely amazing. We would gobble this up so fast in our house. So many yummy ingredients in this, the avocado sauce sounds fabulous.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 29, 2015 at 10:02 pm

      Thanks Kim!

      Reply
  21. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    April 29, 2015 at 12:57 pm

    Oh my gosh, I’m so excited about this pasta! Not only does your spaghetti dish look fantastic but I’m super excited about this no boil, no drain pasta. I’ve not seen that yet but I’ll be on the look out for it!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 29, 2015 at 10:02 pm

      I bet you love it Angie!

      Reply
  22. Des Dana says

    May 5, 2015 at 5:02 pm

    Yum! Thankfully my kids love veggies and fight over who gets the last cauliflower (how did I get so lucky??) I’m going to try this tonight with zucchini and yellow squash “noodles” I make! I don’t really like to steam or boil them for too long because I don’t enjoy a soggy noodle no matter the type. Hopefully I have leftovers for lunch tomorrow! 😉 Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      May 5, 2015 at 5:54 pm

      Ooooh that sounds delicious! Please let me know how it comes out!

      Reply
  23. Catherine says

    June 3, 2015 at 11:08 am

    Dear Lauren, I’m going to have to keep my eyes open for Barilla Pronto next time I go shopping!! That would make life so much easier. This dish looks wonderful by the way! A perfect weeknight meal. xo, Catherine

    Reply
  24. Taryn says

    June 8, 2015 at 8:02 am

    Sounds great abs yummy! I’ve always love avocado but most my preparation will only involve it as it is. No additional recipe with avocado so far until now. Secondly, I love pasta! This is heaven, and it seems so easy to prepare. I just need to look for that Barilla pasta somewhere. Where can I buy it? By the way, thank you so much for sharing this deliciously healthy recipe!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      July 9, 2015 at 1:37 am

      Hi Taryn! You can find Barilla Pronto in most grocery stores, I even found it at Target! Hope you like it!

      Reply

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