Chicken pasta
Average rating:
This recipe is as straightforward as it sounds and can be done entirely in the microwave, which cuts down on washing-up. Brilliant!
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Cooking time: 6 mins
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Serves: 4
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Skill level: Easy peasy
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Costs: Cheap as chips
Ingredients
Most pasta can be cooked in the microwave - but do check the packet instructions first.
- 3 x 220g pkts microwave pasta
- 500g (1lb 2oz) cooked, skinless, boneless chicken breasts, chopped
- 225g bag spinach leaves, washed
- 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2tbsp pine nuts
- 1tbsp olive oil
Method
- Put the pasta, chopped chicken and 3tbsp water into a large bowl and microwave on high for 3 mins.
- Stir in the spinach, tomatoes and pine nuts, then microwave for a further 2 mins or until the spinach has wilted.
- Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
By Dolmio
Nutritional information per portion
- Calories 587(kcal)
- Fat 8.0g
This nutritional information is only a guide and is based on 2,000 calories per day. For more information on eating a healthy diet, please visit the Food Standards Agency website.
Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.
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