Easy Chicken Pasta

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This quick and easy recipe tops multigrain or whole-grain pasta with flavorful chicken, broccoli and diced vegetables. With 0 grams of saturated fat and 20 grams of protein per serving, this recipe has everything you need for a no-hassle dinner.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 6 ounces dried multigrain or whole-grain penne pasta

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 cups broccoli florets

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green pepper, celery and onions, undrained

  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or oregano

  • 1 pinch Shaved Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Cut chicken into bite-size strips; set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.

  2. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and crushed red pepper; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add broccoli; cook and stir for 3 minutes more. Remove broccoli from skillet.

  3. Add chicken to the hot skillet; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes or until no longer pink. Return broccoli to the skillet. Add undrained tomatoes and drained pasta. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

  4. To serve, divide mixture among four shallow bowls. Sprinkle with basil or oregano and, if desired, Parmesan cheese.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

221 Calories
4g Fat
27g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 1/3 cups
Calories 221
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 20g 40%
Total Fat 4g 5%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 242mg 11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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