Chicken and Spinach Pasta
This recipe is simple but tasty and has just under 20% of your daily recommended potassium!
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Serves6 (1 1/2 cups each)
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, boneless and skinless cut into 1" pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 cups roma tomatoes, diced
- 4 cups baby spinach, washed
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup water
- 12 ounces spaghetti, cooked al dente
Directions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with pepper.
- Add chicken to skillet and cook, flipping once, until cooked, about 4-6 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board, let rest 5 minutes and slice into strips.
- In empty skillet, add garlic, tomatoes and spinach. Add milk, parmesan, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked pasta to skillet and toss until coated. Add chicken and mix well.
- Serve warm.
Recipe Tips
Use any type of pasta on hand.
Use 1 10-ounce package frozen spinach (thawed and drained) in place of baby spinach.
Use any type of canned tomatoes in place of fresh.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken and Spinach Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g
9%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 71mg
24%
Sodium 189mg
8%
Potassium 668mg
19%
Total Carbohydrates 24g
8%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars 5g
Protein 30g
60%
Vitamin A
58%
Vitamin C
36%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
9%
Iron
14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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