One-Pot Whole Wheat Pasta with Chicken & Spinach
User Reviews
4.6
14 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
2713 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
One-Pot Whole Wheat Pasta with Chicken & Spinach
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One-pot pasta is the way to go on busy weeknights. Filled with chicken and spinach, this healthy dinner is always popular! 271 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
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Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons olive oil divided
- 2 chicken breast cut into ¾-inch pieces, skinless boneless
- ¼ teaspoons black pepper ground
- 1 bell pepper diced, orange, red, or yellow
- 1 yellow onion chopped, medium
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- ¾ teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 diced tomatoes petite, 14.5 ounce can
- 2 ¼ cups chicken broth see note, fat-free
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
- 2 cups spinach lightly packed, coarsely chopped leaves
- 3 tablespoons parsley flat-leaf, minced
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled, 1 ½ ounces
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large nonstick saucepan (or nonstick skillet with high sides) set over medium-high heat, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the saucepan. Add the orange pepper and cook for 1 minute. Transfer to the bowl with the chicken. Set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the saucepan. Add the onion and sauté until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and oregano, and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a boil, then stir in the pasta, stirring to coat and submerge the pasta.
- Cover and simmer until the pasta is al dente (see note).
- Stir in the chicken, bell pepper, spinach and parsley, and stir to wilt the spinach. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with the feta cheese. Taste and add salt, if desired. Serve.
Notes
- Weight Watchers Points: 6 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 7 (Points+)
- Note: Depending on the cooking time recommended on the pasta package, the amount of chicken broth required may vary between 1¾ cups and 2¼ cups. If desired, start with 1¾ cups and then add additional chicken broth partway through cooking, if necessary. The cooking time will be longer than what is recommended on the package, as the pasta is simmering rather than boiling in this recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1.25Cups
Calories
271.3kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
38.2g
(13%)
Protein
17.5g
(35%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2.1g
(11%)
Cholesterol
35.3mg
(12%)
Sodium
530.1mg
(22%)
Fiber
6.5g
(26%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2713 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.25Cups | |
| Calories | 271.3kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 38.2g | 13% |
| Protein | 17.5g | 35% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 35.3mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 530.1mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 26% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
14 reviews
Excellent
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