Chicken And Kale Saute With Pasta Recipe

Name: Chicken And Kale Saute With Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

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["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"

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Kale Saute With Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken And Kale Saute With Pasta

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