Creamy Spinach and Chicken Rigatoni Recipe

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Creamy Spinach and Chicken Rigatoni
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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
288
Calories
Total time
30
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Place the flour in a large saucepan over medium heat, and gradually whisk in the milk.
  2. Bring to a boil and whisk in the chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture slightly thickens, about 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil until hot but not smoking over medium heat.
  6. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for about 1 minute.
  7. Add the chicken and cook until slightly browned, about 3 minutes.
  8. Add the spinach, stirring to coat.
  9. Stir in the milk mixture, cheddar, and parmesan and cook until the cheddar has melted and the chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes longer.
  10. Meanwhile, cook the rigatoni in boiling water until just tender.
  11. Drain well.
  12. Transfer chicken mixture to a large bowl, add the rigatoni, and toss to combine.
  13. Spoon the pasta mixture onto plates and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 288.36 Kcal (1207 kJ)
Calories from fat 115.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.87g 20%
Cholesterol 57.34mg 19%
Sodium 674.05mg 28%
Potassium 431.17mg 9%
Total Carbs 33.97g 11%
Sugars 7.86g 31%
Dietary Fiber 2.03g 8%
Protein 24.34g 49%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 18.2mg 101%
Calcium 319mg 32%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 96.45 Kcal (404 kJ)
Calories from fat 38.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.31g 20%
Cholesterol 19.18mg 19%
Sodium 225.45mg 28%
Potassium 144.22mg 9%
Total Carbs 11.36g 11%
Sugars 2.63g 31%
Dietary Fiber 0.68g 8%
Protein 8.14g 49%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Iron 6.1mg 101%
Calcium 106.7mg 32%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.4
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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