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One-Pot Whole Wheat Pasta with Chicken & Spinach

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

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 2713 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons olive oil divided
  • 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into ¾-inch pieces
  • ¼ teaspoons ground pepper
  • 1 orange, red, or yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 14.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes
  • 2 ¼ cups fat-free chicken broth see note
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 8 ounces Whole wheat Penne pasta
  • 2 cups lightly packed spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
  • ¼ cup 1 ½ ounces crumbled feta cheese
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Cover and simmer until the pasta is al dente (see note).
  6. 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

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

% 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.