Spinach Chicken Pasta

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Italian

Creamy spinach chicken pasta combines tender cooked chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lemon flavor, all tossed with noodles for a satisfying meal. Perfect for weeknights or family dinners, it offers a vibrant mix of textures and tastes that appeal to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 5 or 6 chicken breasts
  • 1 onion
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 red pepper
  • juice of one lemon
  • 3 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish
  • light mayonnaise
  • 12 oz. package noodles (regular or spinach)

Instructions

  1. Cook noodles according to package directions.
  2. Cook chicken breasts, then cube the cooked chicken and squeeze lemon juice over it.
  3. Add chopped onion, bell pepper, red pepper, sweet pickle relish, and light mayonnaise to the chicken.
  4. Combine cooked noodles with the chicken mixture and toss to combine.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

449 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.6g 15% DV
Total Fat 26.1g 34% DV
Carbs 48.8g 18% DV
Fiber 2g 7% DV
Sugar 10.7g 21% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 324.5mg 14% DV
Potassium 389.3mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 30.8mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 120.8mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 65.2mg 72% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 41.8mg 3% DV
Iron 3.6mg 20% DV
Contains Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % 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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