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Chicken pasta with pine nuts

Recipe Information

Description:
Chicken pasta with pine nuts is a delicious American recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 5 minutes of prep time and about 15 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 20 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 3 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 3
Preparation Time 5 Minutes
Cook Time 15 Minutes
Total Time 20 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Chicken; Pine Nuts; Pasta
Category Nuts, Fats, & Oils; Pasta; Poultry
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine American; Italian
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (uncooked) whole-wheat rotini pasta

  • 1 medium tomato, chopped

  • 1 cup watercress, chopped

  • 2 green onions, sliced

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • 1 chicken breast (about 10 ounces)

  • 1 ounce goat cheese

  • 3 tablespoons roasted pine nuts

  • Red pepper flakes to taste

  • Salt to taste

  • Black pepper to taste

Directions

  • Follow the package instructions to cook the pasta. Drain and set aside.

  • Cut the chicken into thin pieces.

  • Coat a pan with cooking spray and heat on medium-high. Once heated, add the chicken. Add the crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook the chicken until it starts to brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.

  • Add the olive oil and green onion to the pan. Cook until softened. Lower the heat to medium and add the tomatoes, cooked chicken, and pasta.

  • Once mixed together and warmed, remove the pasta mixture from the heat. Mix in the watercress and goat cheese. Top with the roasted pine nuts.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 331 cal

  • Total fat: 14g

  • Cholesterol: 61mg

  • Sodium: 357mg

  • Carbohydrate: 26g

  • Fiber: 4g

  • Protein: 27g