Pasta is a great source of fuel to assist with replacing expended energy from a hard or long workout.
Pasta with Broccoli, Peas and Chicken
Pasta is a great source of fuel to assist with replacing expended energy from a hard or long workout.
Servings: 4
Calories: 1880kcal
Ingredients
- 250 grams wholemeal spiral pasta
- 5 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2-3 cloves garlic crushed
- ½ teaspoon chilli flakes
- 300 grams cooked skinless chicken shredded
- ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 4 cup baby spinach
- ¼ cup grated parmesan to serve
Instructions
- In a large pan of boiling water, cook pasta following packet instructions. Add broccoli and peas for the last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain, reserving ¼ cup of pasta cooking water. Return pasta to the pan.
- Meanwhile, in a large non-stick frying pan, heat oil over medium. Sauté garlic, chilli and lemon zest for 1 minute. Add chicken and heat for 1-2 minutes.
- To the pasta pan, add the chicken mixture, parsley, spinach, lemon juice and 1-2 tablespoons of the reserved cooking liquid. Toss to combine. Divide pasta among 4 bowls, sprinkle with grated parmesan and season with cracked black pepper, to serve.
Notes
From: Freer, Chrissy; (February 2019) 5pm Panic in: Healthy Food Guide
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