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Lighter Chicken Spinach & Tomato Penne Pasta

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)22.2653
Energy (kCal)1057.3427
Carbohydrates (g)31.5336
Total fats (g)100.6929
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. Prepare pasta according to package directions while preparing the sauce. | 2. Cut chicken up into cubes and set aside. | 3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. | 4. Add garlic and chicken to the skillet and saute until chicken is cooked through. | 5. Add tomatoes to skillet (do not drain) and simmer. | 6. Add flour one tablespoon at a time to milk and mix until smooth with a fork or small whisk. | 7. Pour milk/flour mixture into the skillet and allow to simmer until thickened. If sauce is too thick, add a little more milk at a time until you reach desired consistency. | 8. Add baby spinach to sauce and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes. | 9. Add parmesan cheese to sauce. | 10. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and mix. | 11. Serve hot and enjoy! | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    wheat penne 1 package - - - -
    chicken breast 1 -2 boneless 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
    italian tomato 1 can diced - - - -
    baby spinach 2 cups 13.8 2.178 1.716 0.23399999999999999
    smart balance omega plus 1/4 cup 338.8 0.0896 0.0728 39.732
    garlic clove 2 minced 8.94 1.9836 0.3816 0.03
    milk 1 cup skim 552.0 13.296 5.496 57.216
    flour 2 tablespoons divided 45.136 3.3197 3.9322 2.1476
    parmesan cheese 1/3 cup 98.6667 10.6667 10.6667 1.3333

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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