Low Sodium Ginger-Turmeric Chicken Pasta with Zucchini

Total time40 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

Low Sodium Ginger-Turmeric Chicken Pasta with Zucchini

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the pasta

12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
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1 tsp salt, plus more for pasta water
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.

For the chicken and sauce

1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
1 tsp ground turmeric
2 medium zucchini (about 1 lb total), cut into half-moons or ribboned with a peeler
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp arrowroot starch
2 tbsp cold water

For serving

¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped

Instructions

1
Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, tender with a slight resistance at the center. Reserve ½ cup of pasta cooking water before draining, then drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
2
While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes until the undersides are golden and release easily from the pan. Flip and continue cooking for another 3–4 minutes until the chicken is opaque throughout and registers 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.

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