White bean pasta

Recipe Information

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, each 4 ounces

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1/2 cup white onion, chopped

• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced

• 1 cup white beans, cooked

• 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped

• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

• 12 ounces uncooked rotelle pasta

• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

• Ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

• Heat a gas grill or broiler. Coat the grill rack or broiler pan with cooking spray. Position the cooking rack 4-6 inches from the heat source.

• Cook the chicken 5 minutes on each side until brown and transfer to a cutting board. When cool, slice into strips.

• Heat the oil in a nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Sauté the onions and mushrooms 5 minutes until tender. Add the white beans, garlic, basil, and grilled chicken strips. Keep warm.

• Fill a large pot 3/4 full with water and boil. Add the pasta and cook 10-12 minutes, then drain thoroughly. Add the chicken mixture to the pasta and toss.

• Divide the pasta among plates and garnish with Parmesan cheese and black pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 408 cal

• Total fat: 7g

• Saturated fat: 2g

• Monounsaturated fat: 3g

• Cholesterol: 37mg

• Sodium: 122mg

• Potassium: 630mg

• Carbohydrate: 58g

• Fiber: 5g

• Protein: 28g

• Calcium: 127mg