This pasta is packed with nutrients: potassium from the spinach and calcium from the evaporated milk, which has 80 per cent more calcium than regular milk. Serve with a crisp green salad.
- Portion size 4 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: November 2003
Ingredients
Method
In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown chicken. Transfer to bowl.
Drain off any fat from pan. Add onion, garlic and pepper; fry over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with flour; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Return chicken and any accumulated juices to pan. Add evaporated milk; cook, stirring and without boiling, until thick enough to coat back of spoon, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in pot of boiling salted water, cook penne until tender but firm, about 12 minutes. Add spinach; drain and return to pot. Add chicken mixture, red pepper, basil, lemon juice and green onions; toss to combine.
Nutritional facts Pper serving: about
- Sodium 744 mg
- Protein 45 g
- Calories 590.0
- Total fat 5 g
- Potassium 980 mg
- Cholesterol 53 mg
- Saturated fat 1 g
- Total carbohydrate 98 g
%RDI
- Iron 39.0
- Folate 39.0
- Calcium 38.0
- Vitamin A 41.0
- Vitamin C 55.0
