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Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Servings 6
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 pt cherry tomatoes
  • 2 lb chicken breast cubed
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1-2 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 12 oz whole wheat pasta
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 bunch fresh basil, sliced thinly

Creamy Sauce

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ⅔ cup parmesan cheese grated

Instructions
 

  • Sauté the base
    Heat avocado oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add cherry tomatoes and garlic; sauté for about 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Cook the chicken
    Add cubed chicken to the pot. Season with Italian seasoning, basil, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked through.
  • Cook the pasta
    Pour in chicken broth and add the pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 12–15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
  • Add spinach
    Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 1–2 minutes.
  • Make the creamy sauce
    In a blender, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and Parmesan cheese. Blend until smooth.
  • Combine
    Stir the creamy mixture into the pasta until fully incorporated and heated through. Add in fresh basil, if using. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Facts:
1 serving (1/6th recipe): 530 kcal | 13g fat | 50g carbs | 50g protein
How to Use:
Athletes: Add a dinner roll or slice of garlic bread (or 2) to meet your carb needs!
Healthy Eating: Add a side salad or veggies like roasted broccoli.
Kids: Hopefully they like it as is!