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One-Pot Mexican Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
- ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ onion, sliced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ Tbsp Southwest seasoning
- 4 oz whole wheat ziti pasta
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 organic tomato, chopped
- 1 organic green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup BPA-free black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup frozen whole kernel corn
- ¼ cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cook chicken and onion in hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until chicken is done. Stir in seasoning.
- Stir in pasta, broth, and water; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato, pepper, beans, and corn; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Sprinkle with cheese and cilantro; let stand 1 minute or until cheese is melted.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Total | |
| Servings | 2 | |
| Calories |
649
|
649
|
| Fat (g) | 16 | 16 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 4 | 4 |
| Protein (g) | 47 | 47 |
| Carb (g) | 78 | 78 |
| Fiber (g) | 10 | 10 |
| Sodium (mg) | 597 | 597 |
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