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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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577 | Calories |
21g | Fat |
50g | Carbs |
47g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 577 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 21g | 27% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 33% |
Cholesterol 104mg | 35% |
Sodium 797mg | 35% |
Total Carbohydrate 50g | 18% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 19% |
Protein 47g | |
Calcium 374mg | 29% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
This tasty chicken and pasta dish is made with the addition of spinach, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Serve with a tossed salad for a fabulous everyday meal.
Ingredients
- 20 ounces fresh spinach
- 1 cup chicken broth (plus more, as needed)
- 6 ounces dry pasta shells (or other similar pasta)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 medium cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Dash salt (or to taste)
- Dash freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 pound chicken breast (boneless halves, grilled, cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated, plus more for serving)
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook the spinach in the chicken broth, adding the spinach a little at a time as it wilts.
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Drain the spinach in a colander, reserving the broth. Press the spinach to squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible.
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Cook pasta in a medium saucepan of boiling salted water according to package directions.
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Using a colander, drain the pasta.
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Preheat a heavy skillet over medium heat. When the skillet is hot, add the oil and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic is tender, but not browned.
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Add the spinach and nutmeg. Taste and add salt and pepper.
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Add the grilled chicken chunks to the spinach and combine.
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Stir and add a small amount of the reserved cooking broth. Continue to cook, stirring and turning, until hot, adding broth as necessary.
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Add the hot drained pasta shells to the spinach mixture and blend well.
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Sprinkle with the 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese and serve immediately. Pass more Parmesan cheese at the table.
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Enjoy!
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