Black Bean and Corn Pasta with Chicken

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

Great quick dinner, perfect for summer corn leftovers. Two ears of corn yield one cup of kernels. Top with shredded cheese.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Black Bean and Corn Pasta with Chicken

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells

1 cup fresh corn kernels

1 (15 ounce) can black beans

rinsed and drained

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice

salt and pepper to taste

1 dash hot pepper sauce

1 dash Worcestershire sauce

2 boneless chicken breast halves

cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces

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Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

In a large skillet over low heat cook corn and black beans 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes reserving their juice. Season with salt and pepper and cook 2 minutes more. Pour in enough tomato juice to cover and season with hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire. Increase heat slightly stir in chicken and heat through 3 to 5 minutes. Spoon over cooked pasta.

Nutritional Information

Black Bean and Corn Pasta with Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 341

% Daily Value *

Protein: 19.2g 38%

Carbohydrates: 57.7g 19%

Dietary Fiber: 6.4g 26%

Sugars: 3.6g

Fat: 3.3g 5%

Saturated Fat: 0.8g 4%

Cholesterol: 20.6mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 446.6IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.7mg 82%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 6.4mg 11%

Folate: 176.7mcg 44%

Calcium: 51.3mg 5%

Iron: 4.4mg 24%

Magnesium: 60.9mg 22%

Potassium: 450.6mg 13%

Sodium: 308.6mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 29.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.