Lime Chicken Pasta

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken, chopped bite size (I prefer thigh, but breast is good, too)
  • 1 lb pasta (penne or ziti works great)
  • 2 -3 avocados
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, packed and chopped
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated (more for topping)
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 lime, zest of (optional)
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook chicken your favorite way. I usually salt and pepper it and saute until no longer pink. Set aside.
  2. Cook pasta as the package direction.
  3. While pasta is cooking, dice avocados, and make pasta sauce by combining rest of the ingredients.
  4. In a large bowl, toss chicken, pasta, sauce, salt & pepper. After the pasta is well mixed, add avocado and toss lightly so avocado doesn't get mashed up.
  5. Top with more parmesan cheese.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

506 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 22.4g 45% DV
Total Fat 32g 41% DV
Carbs 38.7g 14% DV
Fiber 5.6g 20% DV
Sugar 4g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10334.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1597.5mg 34% DV
Cholesterol 17.8mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 98.5mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 152.1mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 549.3mg 42% DV
Iron 13.1mg 73% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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