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Whole Wheat Penne with Chicken and Vegetables

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Yields16 Servings
DifficultyBeginnerPrep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins
 3 Bell Peppers, multicolor
 2 Mushrooms (any kind)
 3 Garlic Cloves
 1 lb Raw Chicken Tenders (skinless, boneless, cut into pieces)
 21 g Fresh Basil (1 pack)
 ½ tsp Dried Oregano
 1 cup Heavy Cream (light)
 24 oz 2 cans of Saint Marzano Tomatoes
 ½ cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
 2 lbs Whole Wheat Penne Pasta (1 box)
 Salt, to taste
 Pepper, to taste
1

In a non-stick pan, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Add garlic and saute until translucent.

2

Add chicken and cook until the water evaporates.

3

Add in all the vegetables and saute for 2-3 minutes. Next, add in the tomatoes and crush them until they are soft.

4

Add salt, pepper, and oregano to taste followed by light cream. Let it simmer for 10 mins.

5

Prepare the pasta using the directions on the box. Make sure not to overcook. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Give it a good stir to make sure all the pasta is coated with the sauce.

6

Top with parmesan cheese and bake in the over for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.

7

Top with fresh basil and enjoy!

Chef's Tip:

1. Low fat greek yogurt and low fat or evaporated milk can be used to substitute the heavy cream.

2. Chickpea, red lentil, or rice pasta can be used to make the recipe gluten-free.




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Nutrition Facts

16 servings

Serving size

239 g


Amount per serving
Calories360
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g12%
Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 390mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 58g22%
Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 16g

Calcium 10mg1%
Iron 20mg112%
Potassium 630mg14%
Vitamin D 2mcg10%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Whole Wheat Penne with Chicken and Vegetables

1. Low fat greek yogurt and low fat or evaporated milk can be used to substitute the heavy cream.

2. Chickpea, red lentil, or rice pasta can be used to make the recipe gluten-free.

Honey Garlic ShrimpsChoice of your vegetable (bell peppers, onions, squash etc.) can be added to the skewers in between the shrimps.