Chicken Spinach And Cannellini Bean Pasta

Ingredients

• 16 ounces whole wheat pasta
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 cups cooked chicken cubes (or 3 chicken sausages, chopped)
• 6 cups spinach, chopped (or 1 bunch Swiss chard)
• 1 can cannellini beans, no salt added (15.5 ounces, rinsed and drained)
• 2 cups chicken broth, low-sodium (or vegetable broth)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Method

1. 1 Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
2. 2 Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes.
3. 3 Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. 4 Stir in chicken and cook until heated through.
5. 5 Add spinach, beans, broth, and Italian seasoning.
6. 6 Add cooked pasta and stir to combine. Cook for 5 minutes until heated through.
7. 7 Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with Parmesan cheese before serving.