Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta Recipe

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Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta
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Ingredients
15
Count
Nutrition
383
Calories
Total time
45
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over med-high heat, brown chicken and transfer to a bowl.
  2. Drain off any fat from pan, add onion (not green onion) garlic and black pepper, fry over medium heat until onion is soft, about 5 minutes, sprinkle with flour, cook stirring for 1 minute.
  3. Return chicken along with juices from chicken to pan.
  4. Add evaporated milk, cook stirring and without boiling, until thick enough to coat back of spoon, about 5 minutes. adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Meanwhile, in pot of boiling salted water cook penne until tender but firm, about 12 minutes, add spinach, drain and return to pot, add chicken mixture, red pepper, basil, lemon juice and green onions: toss to combine.
  6. Serve while hot. if desired spinkle indivdual servings with hot pepper flakes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 382.58 Kcal (1602 kJ)
Calories from fat 49.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.47g 8%
Cholesterol 50.18mg 17%
Sodium 339.91mg 14%
Potassium 736.3mg 16%
Total Carbs 57.55g 19%
Sugars 3.86g 15%
Dietary Fiber 8.49g 34%
Protein 28.66g 57%
Vitamin C 39.8mg 66%
Iron 4mg 22%
Calcium 110.1mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 125.73 Kcal (526 kJ)
Calories from fat 16.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.8g 8%
Cholesterol 16.49mg 17%
Sodium 111.71mg 14%
Potassium 241.98mg 16%
Total Carbs 18.91g 19%
Sugars 1.27g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2.79g 34%
Protein 9.42g 57%
Vitamin C 13.1mg 66%
Iron 1.3mg 22%
Calcium 36.2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.3
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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