Low Carb Pasta Bake with Chicken

This low carb pasta bake uses shirataki penne to keep the carbs down! Loaded with chicken and cheese, this is a really tasty meal!

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I've previously mentioned shirataki noodles and rice: ultra-low carb substitutes for the real deal that make low carb living that little bit easier. However, you can also get shirataki pasta! There are many brands available but here are two great options:

The first is the penne made by Liviva (formerly Zeroodles - although I think I prefer the old name!). You can buy it from Amazon, Netrition, and even some larger grocery stores.

The second is the ziti from Miracle Noodles - and you can order it from Amazon!

How to Make a Low Carb Pasta Bake with Chicken

First prepare the penne by draining it in a colander over the sink, and rinsing it in cold water. 

Note: The penne has a firm texture in the finished dish. If you prefer softer shirataki, transfer them to a bowl, cover with boiling water, and let sit for five minutes. Then drain, and set aside.

To a large bowl, add some tomato sauce, shredded cheese (I used mozzarella), chopped cooked chicken, garlic paste, onion powder, and dried oregano.

Add the drained shirataki pasta and season with salt and pepper.

Stir well, then transfer to a baking dish.

Cover the pasta mixture in more cheese and bake in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese topping is starting to brown. 

Serve with a crispy green salad or your favorite low carb side dish!

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Low Carb Pasta Bake with Chicken

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This low carb pasta bake uses shirataki penne to keep the carbs down! Loaded with chicken and cheese, this is a really tasty meal!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Makes: 4 Servings

Net Carbs: 3

Calories: 245

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

 

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• 2 7oz bags shirataki pasta (penne or ziti)
• 9 oz cooked chicken sliced or chopped
• 8 oz canned tomato sauce
• 1 cup shredded cheese eg mozzarella, divided
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and black pepper

Equipment

• Nordic Ware 69514 Prep & Serve Mixing Bowl Set, 4-pc
• JOBKIM Gravity Electric Grinder Set of 2
• 8 x 8 inch Baker, Square with Double Handle, White

Step-by-Step Instructions

 

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1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. Prepare the shirataki by draining it in a colander over the sink, and rinsing it in cold water. Set aside.
3. To a large bowl, add the chicken, tomato sauce, ½ cup of the cheese, garlic paste, onion powder, and dried oregano.
4. Add the drained shirataki pasta and season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
5. Transfer to a baking dish, then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese topping is starting to brown. 

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 21gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 671mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gNet Carbs: 3g

Notes

3g net carbs per serving (quarter of the pasta bake). 

The penne has a firm texture in the finished dish. If you prefer softer shirataki, transfer them to a bowl, cover with boiling water, and let sit for five minutes. Then drain, and set aside.

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.

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