Chicken Mozzarella Pasta with Kale & Spinach Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Chicken Mozzarella Pasta with Kale & Spinach

A tasty pasta dish made with veggie pasta.

Yields:

10 servings

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Meal Type:

Main Dish
Lunch

Rating:

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 12 oz garden delight rotini pasta
  • 24 oz traditional spaghetti sauce
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 6 leaves basil, chiffonade
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups kale, chopped
  • 1/2 cup onions, chopped
  • 2 tbsps parsley. minced
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1/2 cup water

Directions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Cut the chicken into bite size pieces.
  • Heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add kale and chicken pieces in a single layer and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Allow to cook without stirring for 2 minutes, or until golden. Stir chicken around to brown on all sides. Remove to a plate.
  • In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add the onions and garlic and stir immediately to start cooking. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deep golden.
  • Reduce the heat to low and pour in the spaghetti sauce and the water. Stir until the onions and garlic are mixed in, then add the chicken and kale back into the pan. Add the parsley, spinach and stir to combine, then allow to simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 7-8 minutes.
  • Make sure the sauce is bubbly and very hot, then add the mozzarella. Let it sit, undisturbed, for 2 to 3 minutes, until you can see that the mozzarella is melted.
  • Drain the pasta. Pour on the sauce, sprinkle with parmesan and the chiffonade of basil, and serve immediately.
  • Note: any kind of pasta can be used.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 320
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 8.67g
    % Daily Value 11%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 2.545g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 1.2g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 2.82g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 54mg
    % Daily Value 18%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 566mg
    % Daily Value 25%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 34.69g
    % Daily Value 13%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 4.7g
      % Daily Value 17%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 7.16g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 25.62g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 30mcg
    % Daily Value 3%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 40mg
    % Daily Value 44%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 9mg
    % Daily Value 1%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 8mg
    % Daily Value 44%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 320mg
    % Daily Value 7%

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 320 KCal
  • Fat 8.67 g
  • Carbs 34.69 g
  • Protein 25.62 g

There are 320 calories in 1 serving of Chicken Mozzarella Pasta with Kale & Spinach.

How long would it take to burn off 320 KCal?

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32 minutes

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44 minutes

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Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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