Black Bean and Corn Pasta with Chicken

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

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

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

Directions

  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.

  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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

341 Calories
3g Fat
58g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 341
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 309mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 58g 21%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 19g
Vitamin C 6mg 32%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 451mg 10%

* 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.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.