Chicken Pasta with Greens
This pasta recipe features whole wheat pasta which add fiber and minerals to the dish. It also has spinach which is an excellent source of vitamin A!
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Serves8 (1 1/2 cups each)
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, boneless and skinless cut into 1" pieces
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, no salt added
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Directions
- Prepare the spaghetti according to package to al dente. Drain.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook 5 minutes, until browned on all sides. Add onion when hot and cook for 5 minutes, until soft.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, another 30 seconds.
- Add spinach, beans, broth, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Add in cooked pasta and stir to combine. Cook for 5 minutes until pasta is heated through. Serve warm.
Recipe Tips
Use any type of pasta on hand.
Use mixed greens, swiss chard, or any other greens.
Use water in place of chicken broth.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Pasta with Greens
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g
9%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 48mg
16%
Sodium 161mg
7%
Potassium 1206mg
34%
Total Carbohydrates 38g
13%
Dietary Fiber 9g
36%
Sugars 2g
Protein 32g
64%
Vitamin A
284%
Vitamin C
24%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
20%
Iron
48%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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