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chicken and broccoli pasta toss
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SkinnyMS

Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Toss Recipe

Create a new magical pasta dish with your leftover chicken and you can't go wrong.
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Universal
Keyword: Kid-Friendly, Pasta, Quick and Easy
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 463kcal
Author: SkinnyMs.

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric
  • 12 ounces whole wheat rotini or penne pasta
  • 12 ounces broccoli florets fresh or frozen
  • 4 reserved Lemon Chicken Thighs any skin removed, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth fat-free, low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese fresh, grated
  • 1/2 cup walnuts toasted

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli during last 2 minutes of cooking.
  • Drain; return pasta and broccoli to pot.
  • Stir in chicken, broth, oil, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Cook over medium heat 5 minutes, tossing frequently until heated through.
  • Top with cheese and nuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.75cups | Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 432mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 2g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 13
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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 13
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 13