CHICKEN AND KALE SAUTE WITH PASTA

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I turned a kale side dish into a main dish. You may get your family to eat kale after all. It looks pretty, too. You can add vegetables you have on hand, or what your family likes, and add as much heat as you like, too. I splashed it several times with a red wine, which made a fabulous aroma.

Provided by Suse40

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 8 cups, 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 -4 boneless chicken breasts, cut into large cubes
2 tablespoons chicken rub mixed spice (I used McCormick, but you can experiment)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
splash red wine, if preferred
12 ounces kale leaves, coarsely chopped, stems removed (a large bag, like a gallon-size, I also added some chard from my garden)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 -4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
4 carrots, sliced or julienned
1 stalk celery, sliced
1/4 cup green onion, green pepper, onion, jalapeno (depending on family preference, diced)
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons italian seasoning mix
2 tablespoons red wine, if desired
10 ounces whole wheat pasta shells (about 1/2 box) or 10 ounces rotini pasta (about 1/2 box)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Place chicken cubes in a bowl or a plastic bag. Add chicken rub seasoning mix and shake or stir so that seasoning lightly coats pieces of chicken. (I cut the chicken while still pretty frozen, and the large cubes stayed nice and square for this step.)
  • Heat oil in large skillet, then brown ckicken cubes, turning occasionally until lightly browned on the outside and the pink is gone on the inside. Splash cubes with a bit of wine.
  • Remove chicken pieces to a plate or serving dish.
  • Boil water in large saucepan and cook pasta according to directions, Whole wheat pasta usually take 14-20 mins, so start this before you cook the vegetables.
  • Heat next 2 Tbsp of oil in skillet at medium-high setting.
  • Add garlic, kale, carrots and celery. Stir often, cooking for about 5-6 minutes. Check the carrots and the kale to make sure they are tender.
  • Add whatever peppers and onions you desire.
  • Add entire can of tomatoes and juice from the can, and another splash of red wine to the vegetables. Season to taste.
  • Add cooked chicken to the skillet.
  • Turn down heat to low, and put on the skillet lid and let vegetables continue to cook and flavors blend while pasta is finishing .
  • After 10 minutes, all the vegetables should be tender. Check seasoning. If the mixture is too "wet", take the lid off and heat on medium for a minute or two to reduce the liquid.
  • You can serve the chicken mixture on top of the pasta with the parmesan cheese, or you can drain the pasta, stir it into the chicken mixture, add the parmesan cheese and serve it in one platter.
  • Add a warm loaf of crusty bread, and the rest of the red wine, and you have yourself a real heart-healthy supper! Mangi bene!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 708.4, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 80.6, Sodium 358.9, Carbohydrate 74, Fiber 11, Sugar 6.2, Protein 42.5

Sarie Correia
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I made this dish for my family last night, and they all loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the kale was perfectly wilted. The pasta was also cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and


abdul 13785
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This dish was so easy to make, and it was absolutely delicious! I loved the combination of flavors, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


randeep rai
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I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the kale was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.


Muhumuza Jordan
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This was a great recipe! I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs, and they cooked perfectly. The kale was also very good. I would definitely make this again.


Queen Royalty
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I'm not a huge fan of kale, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the kale was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Grace Brocklehurst
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I made this dish for my family last night, and they all loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the kale was perfectly wilted. The pasta was also cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and


Climax Johnson
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This dish was so easy to make, and it was absolutely delicious! I loved the combination of flavors, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Norman Hunt
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I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the kale was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.


Sago Sago
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This was a great recipe! I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs, and they cooked perfectly. The kale was also very good. I would definitely make this again.


romi
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I'm not a huge fan of kale, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the kale was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Beth Mugo
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I made this dish for my family last night, and they all loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the kale was perfectly wilted. The pasta was also cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and


Mir Safian
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This dish was so easy to make, and it was absolutely delicious! I loved the combination of flavors, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


SAMEER GAZI
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I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the kale was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.


Madiha Noor
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This was a great recipe! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts, and they cooked perfectly. The kale was also very good. I would definitely make this again.


cullan Minn
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I've made this dish a few times now, and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make, and the leftovers are just as good as the first night. I usually add a little bit of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat, and I also like to serve it with a side of


kinga bandar
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I made this dish last night, and it was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, the kale was perfectly wilted, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


dogar son
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This chicken and kale sauté with pasta was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and the dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


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