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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 8oz farfelle pasta, or other short-cut pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- salt & pepper
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 8oz sliced button mushrooms
- 6 cups chopped kale
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 – 3/4 cup chicken broth, divided
- 4oz mascarpone cheese
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 423g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 406 | |
| Calories from Fat 215 | 53% |
| Total Fat 24.15g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat 8.13g | 33% |
| Trans Fat 0.17g | |
| Cholesterol 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium 415mg | 17% |
| Potassium 985mg | 28% |
| Total Carbs 13.73g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.1g | 10% |
| Sugars 0.03g | 0% |
| Protein 34.77g | 56% |
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