Creamy Chicken and Pine Nut Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 lb whole wheat spaghetti
1 lb chicken breast , cut into bite sized cubes
2 tbsp pine nuts
1 cup skim milk
1 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp coarse ground mustard
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly ground
1/2 cup basil leaves , chiffonade
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup white onion, minced

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions minus one minute. Drain.
Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat with olive oil. Add onion. Cook for about 2 minutes until soft. Add chicken. Saute until cooked through. Add garlic.
Mix together milk and flour in a separate bowl, dissolving the flour well. Add to chicken & onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Add nutmeg and mustard. Mix well and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until sauce has thickened. Lower heat to low.
Add cheese, pine nuts, and pasta to the mixture. Stir well. Remove from heat and add basil.
Check for seasoning before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	671.74 Kcal (2812 kJ)
Calories from fat	274.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.51g	47%
Cholesterol	60.36mg	20%
Sodium	1583.53mg	66%
Potassium	545.64mg	12%
Total Carbs	67.57g	23%
Sugars	3.9g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.96g	8%
Protein	35.24g	70%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	5%
Iron	4.1mg	23%
Calcium	409.1mg	41%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	241.53 Kcal (1011 kJ)
Calories from fat	98.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.97g	47%
Cholesterol	21.7mg	20%
Sodium	569.37mg	66%
Potassium	196.19mg	12%
Total Carbs	24.29g	23%
Sugars	1.4g	16%
Dietary Fiber	0.7g	8%
Protein	12.67g	70%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	5%
Iron	1.5mg	23%
Calcium	147.1mg	41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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