Chicken and Vegetable Saute with Whole Grain Pasta Recipe


Submitted by goal2loose

Makes 4 servings


Very quick to prepare and tasty. Can substitute other vegetables for the ones listed to create different tastes or colors schemes.

Ingredients
1/2 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into cubes
8 ounces dry pasta, whole grain
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium green pepper, seeded and sliced
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 medium tomato
3 tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Directions
  1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.

  2. Saute chicken in 1/2 oil until no longer pink and juices run clear; remove from pan and set aside.

  3. Add remaining 1/2 oil to skillet and saute zucchini and peppers for 2 minutes. Add onion, garlic, and basil and saute for 2 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet and add the tomato and spinach; heat through.

  4. Toss with the warm pasta and serve. Delicious!

Categories

Chicken, Pasta, Vegetables, Main Dish, Italian, Saute

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 271.5g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
323
Calories from Fat
67
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
7.4g
11%
Saturated Fat
1.6g
8%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Cholesterol
92mg
31%
Sodium
375mg
16%
Total Carbohydrates
39.2g
13%
Dietary Fiber
2.2g
9%
Sugars
3.6g
Protein
24.7g
Vitamin A 41% • Vitamin C 71%
Calcium 6% • Iron 19%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
A 		  Good points
  • High in niacin
  • High in thiamin
  • High in vitamin A
  • Very high in vitamin C
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