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One-Pot Mexican Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
- 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp Southwest seasoning
- 12 oz whole wheat ziti pasta
- 1¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1½ cups water
- 2 organic tomatoes, chopped
- 2 organic green bell peppers, chopped
- 2 cups BPA-free black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
- 1 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cook chicken and onion in hot oil in a large 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 tomatoes, peppers, 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 | 6 | |
| Calories |
605
|
605
|
| Fat (g) | 18 | 18 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 5 | 5 |
| Protein (g) | 45 | 45 |
| Carb (g) | 68 | 68 |
| Fiber (g) | 18 | 18 |
| Sodium (mg) | 1038 | 1038 |
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