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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 pound fresh or frozen chicken breasts, thawed and patted dry, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 5 cups low-fat, reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces frozen yellow corn
- 8 ounces frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and coarsely chopped
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
- 1 (10-ounce) frozen chopped spinach, package slightly thawed
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2054g | |
| Calories 974 | |
| Calories from Fat 386 | 40% |
| Total Fat 43.22g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat 9.57g | 38% |
| Trans Fat 0.33g | |
| Cholesterol 174mg | 58% |
| Sodium 5734mg | 239% |
| Potassium 2283mg | 65% |
| Total Carbs 81.6g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.2g | 57% |
| Sugars 17.52g | 12% |
| Protein 75.75g | 121% |
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