Quick Chicken and Squash Penne

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 5
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 339.0
  • Total Fat: 12.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 69.7 mg
  • Sodium: 273.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 37.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.6 g
  • Protein: 24.0 g

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Introduction

Whole wheat pasta mixed with zuccini, squash, onion and a chicken stock reduction. Whole wheat pasta mixed with zuccini, squash, onion and a chicken stock reduction.
Number of Servings: 5

Ingredients

    Chicken Thigh, 1 thigh, bone and skin removed --diced
    Chicken Drumstick, 6 drumstick, bone and skin removed --diced
    Chicken Broth, 1 cup (8 fl oz)
    Garlic, 6 cloves
    Summer squash, 1 cup, chopped
    *Zuccini Squash, 1 cup , chopped
    Onions, raw, .3 cup, chopped or slivered
    *Whole Wheat Penne (dry), 8 oz
    Olive Oil, 3 tbsp
    Salt and Pepper to taste
    Herbs de Provance (About a Tbsp, to taste)

Directions

Place chopped onion, both squashes, garlic, oil and herbs/salt/pepper in a large saute pan and cook, stirring occasionally until squash begins to get soft. Meanwhile, debone and chop chicken, and add to saute pan with veggies and pour in the chicken stock. Let this mixture cook down on low, with a lid while the pasta cooks. Once pasta is done, drain and add to saute pan. Toss pasta to coat and mix well. Test seasoning, serve.

Serving Size: Makes 5 one to two cup servings

Number of Servings: 5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CMCOLANTUO.