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Pasta e fagioli with chicken

40 min · 6 servings · Whole table

6 servings

A general recipe. Not a meal plan or medical advice.

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Ingredients

  • 500 g (17.6 oz) boneless chicken thighs
  • 15 ml (0.06 cup) olive oil
  • 1 piece onion, chopped
  • 2 piece carrots, diced
  • 2 piece celery stalks, diced
  • 3 clove garlic cloves, minced
  • 400 g (14.1 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 450 g (15.9 oz) cannellini beans, drained
  • 150 g (5.3 oz) small pasta, such as ditalini
  • 1200 ml (5 cup) chicken broth
  • 150 g (5.3 oz) kale or spinach, chopped
  • 30 g (1.1 oz) Parmesan, grated
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried oregano

Allergens

This recipe includes: dairy, gluten.

Steps

  1. Warm the oil in a soup pot. Cook the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until the onion is soft.
  2. Add the chicken, cut into bite-size pieces, and cook until it is no longer pink.
  3. Pour in the tomatoes, beans, broth, salt, and oregano. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
  4. Stir in the pasta and cook until it is tender. Add the greens at the end and let them wilt.
  5. Ladle into bowls and top with Parmesan.

Make it work for kids. The pasta and beans are soft. Put the cheese on the side if a child skips it.

Plate guide. Plate guide for a smaller portion, including if you use a GLP-1 medication: eat the chicken and beans first, then the vegetables, and keep the pasta to about 1/2–3/4 cup. Cook the full family amount; everyone else takes a regular plate. General guidance, not medical advice.

General note. These tips are for adults who are eating less; kids take a regular plate. Serve the protein and vegetables first, then the starch. Have a glass of water alongside.

Nutrition per serving (estimate)

  • 420 kcal
  • 32 g protein
  • 8 g fiber
  • 42 g carbs
  • 12 g fat
  • 740 mg sodium

Estimate per serving. Values vary by brand and portion. This is not a live USDA FoodData Central calculation and it is not a dietitian’s analysis.

General recipes for wellness. Not a meal plan or medical advice. Talk to your provider about your nutrition needs.

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