Chicken pasta
Reviewed by our expert panelServes: 4
Time to make: 20 mins , excludes making base mixes
Total cost: $24.80 / $6.20 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- 1 portion Basic spiced chicken mix (see tip)
- 1 portion Basic bean mix (see tip)
- 200g penne pasta
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 120g pack baby spinach
- ½ cup fresh parsley or fresh basil
- freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese shavings
Instructions
1 Remove Spiced chicken mix and Basic bean mix from freezer the night before. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain, keeping a little water with it to prevent sticking. Add chicken and bean mix. Cook over a gentle heat for 5 minutes.
2 Add tomatoes and spinach to pan. Toss and cook for 5 more minutes. Add parsley. Season with pepper. Serve topped with parmesan shavings.
HFG tip
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Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 541cal
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Kilojoules 2260kJ
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Protein 42g
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Total fat 10g
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–Saturated fat 3g
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Carbohydrates 60g
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–Sugars 10g
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Dietary fibre 12g
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Sodium 470mg
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Calcium 190mg
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Iron 6mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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