Pasta with Greens, Beans, and Chicken
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Serves6 (1 1/4 cups each)
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces pasta, whole wheat
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 cups chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cooked, cubed
- 6 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 15-ounce can low sodium cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups chicken broth, low-sodium
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Directions
- Cook the pasta according to directions on box and drain.
- On medium heat, add vegetable oil and onion to a large skillet.
- Cook for 5 minutes, add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in chopped chicken and cook until heated through.
- Add spinach (or chard), beans, stock, and spices. Stir until combined well.
- Add in cooked pasta and stir to combine.
- Cook for 5 minutes, until pasta is heated through.
- Garnish with Parmesan cheese before serving (optional).
Recipe Tips
Use any type of pasta in this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Pasta with Greens, Beans, and Chicken
Amount Per Serving (1 1/4 cups eachg)
Calories 351
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g
9%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 40mg
13%
Sodium 314mg
13%
Potassium 1370mg
39%
Total Carbohydrates 47g
16%
Dietary Fiber 11g
44%
Sugars 3g
Protein 31g
62%
Vitamin A
378%
Vitamin C
33%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
24%
Iron
53%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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