1/2 box whole wheat pasta
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
½ onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 chicken sausages, chopped or 2 cups leftover, cooked chicken cubes
1 bunch Swiss chard or 6 cups spinach, chopped
1-15.5-ounce can of cannellini, great northern, or navy beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Pasta with Greens, Beans and Chicken
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Cook the pasta according to directions on the box, and drain.
- In a large pan over medium heat, add vegetable oil and onion.
- Cook for 5 minutes, add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in chopped chicken and cook until heated through.
- Add beans, chard or spinach, chicken or vegetable stock, and spices.
- Add in cooked pasta and stir to combine.
- Cook for 5 minutes until pasta is heated through.
Note: To see step by step instructions on how to prepare this recipe, visit here.
Notes & Tips:
Slow Cooker: To make in a slow cooker, combine all ingredients into the slow cooker except for parmesan cheese and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours. Before serving, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Recipe Category
30 minutes or less, One pan meals
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.
Pasta with Greens, Beans and Chicken
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
1/2 box whole wheat pasta
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
½ onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 chicken sausages, chopped or 2 cups leftover, cooked chicken cubes
1 bunch Swiss chard or 6 cups spinach, chopped
1-15.5-ounce can of cannellini, great northern, or navy beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Directions:
- Cook the pasta according to directions on the box, and drain.
- In a large pan over medium heat, add vegetable oil and onion.
- Cook for 5 minutes, add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in chopped chicken and cook until heated through.
- Add beans, chard or spinach, chicken or vegetable stock, and spices.
- Add in cooked pasta and stir to combine.
- Cook for 5 minutes until pasta is heated through.
Note: To see step by step instructions on how to prepare this recipe, visit here.
Notes & Tips:
Slow Cooker: To make in a slow cooker, combine all ingredients into the slow cooker except for parmesan cheese and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours. Before serving, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
6 serving per container
Serving size 1 cup
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 360 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 8g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 10% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 20mg | 15% | |
| Sodium 330mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 46g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber 8g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars 2g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Protein 29g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 140mg | 10% | |
| Iron 4mg | 20% | |
| Potassium 621mg | 15% | |
The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.