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Chicken pasta

Author: Sarah Swain - Food writer, stylist and recipe creator

Photographer: Devin Hart

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Serves: 4

Time to make: 20 mins , excludes making base mixes

Ingredients

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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.

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Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 541cal

Kilojoules 2260kJ

Protein 42g

Total fat 10g

–Saturated fat 3g

Carbohydrates 60g

–Sugars 10g

Dietary fibre 12g

Sodium 470mg

Calcium 190mg

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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