Chicken Pasta Toss

Name: Chicken Pasta Toss
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 ounces dried cavatappi, fusilli, rotini, ditaloni, or other short pasta tubes; 1 can (15 oz) cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped (about 2 cups); 12 ounces shredded cooked chicken; 1/4 cup snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley sprigs (optional)

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Prep 10 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 11
Servings 4

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58% less sat fat • 200% more dietary fiber than the original recipe. Grill extra chicken tonight so you can toss leftovers into this easy dish tomorrow. Not that organized? Pick up a rotisserie chicken at the supermarket.

Ingredients

8 ounces dried cavatappi, fusilli, rotini, ditaloni, or other short pasta tubes
1 can (15 oz) cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
12 ounces shredded cooked chicken
1/4 cup snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley sprigs (optional)

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions; drain well and set aside.
2

In a blender or food processor, combine 3/4 cup of the beans and the chicken broth. Cover and blend or process until smooth. Place bean puree in pan used for cooking the pasta; bring to boiling. Return pasta to pan.
3

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook garlic in hot oil for 1 minute. Add tomatoes; cook for 1 minute. Add the remaining beans, shredded chicken, snipped parsley, pepper, and salt. Heat through.
4

Add the tomato mixture to hot pasta; toss to coat. Top with parsley sprigs, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

530 Calories, 9g Total Fat, 43g Protein, 70g Total Carbohydrate, 7g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 Cups

Calories: 530

Calories from Fat: 80

Total Fat: 9g; 14%

Saturated Fat: 2g; 9%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 70mg; 24%

Sodium: 740mg; 31%

Potassium: 750mg; 21%

Total Carbohydrate: 70g; 23%

Dietary Fiber: 9g; 37%

Sugars: 7g

Protein: 43g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 40%; 40%

Vitamin C: 25%; 25%

Calcium: 10%; 10%

Iron: 25%; 25%

Exchanges:

4 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 4 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

4 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

58% less sat fat • 200% more dietary fiber than the original recipe. Grill extra chicken tonight so you can toss leftovers into this easy dish tomorrow. Not that organized? Pick up a rotisserie chicken at the supermarket.