Friday, October 25, 2013

Thai Chicken Pasta


Total prep/cook time: ~20 min. Serves 4.




















Ingredients:

  • 8 oz whole wheat angel hair pasta (about 1/2 a package)
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 5 oz each), cut into thin strips
  • 4 cups chopped broccoli
  • 1 (14 oz) can light coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp Thai red curry paste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Directions:

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return pasta to pan.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces; cook and stir for about 3 min. Mix in the broccoli, curry paste, and coconut milk. Cook and gently stir over medium heat until mixture is heated through. Pour hot chicken mixture over cooked pasta in pan, toss gently to coat.
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Nutrition Information (per 1 serving):
Total calories: 490 cal
Total fat: 16.5 g
Saturated fat: 7 g
Sodium: 378 mg
Total carbs: 48 g
Dietary fiber: 7 g
Protein: 45 g

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