Tapenade chicken pasta with runner beans

Dairy Free
Health score
31%
Tapenade chicken pasta with runner beans
30 min.
4
678kcal

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Looking for a delightful dish that brings together the bold flavors of the Mediterranean while being dairy-free? Look no further than Tapenade Chicken Pasta with Runner Beans! This vibrant recipe serves up a captivating combination of tender chicken breast, rich black kalamata olives, and savory anchovies, all tossed with al dente penne and fresh runner beans.

In just 30 minutes, you can create a meal that's not only satisfying but also bursting with flavor. The juicy chicken, roasted to perfection, complements the zesty tapenade made from olives and anchovies, while the garlic and red chili add a gentle kick that keeps your palate intrigued. With the addition of sweet cherry tomatoes and fragrant basil leaves, this dish is both visually appealing and incredibly delicious.

Perfect for a hearty lunch or a cozy dinner, Tapenade Chicken Pasta can easily impress family and friends or bring joy to a quiet evening at home. Plus, with its well-rounded nutritional profile—packed with protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates—this dish fits perfectly into a balanced diet. Get ready to indulge in a culinary experience that’s as nutritious as it is flavorful!

Ingredients

  •  chicken breast skinless
  • tbsp olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin for drizzling
  • 290 kalamata olives black in brine drained
  • fillet anchovy 
  • 300 penne pasta 
  • 500 jicama peeled sliced
  •  garlic clove chopped
  •  to 5 chilies red hot deseeded chopped ( if you don't like it too )
  • 250 cherry tomatoes halved
  • handful basil 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wok
  • immersion blender

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas
  2. Rub the chicken with a drizzle of oil, season and roast for 20 mins until cooked through.
  3. Meanwhile, put the olives and anchovies into a jug with 2 tbsp of the oil and blitz to a rough paste with a hand blender (or do this in a food processor).
  4. Bring a large pan of water to the boil, add the penne and cook for 5 mins.
  5. Add the beans and cook for 5-8 mins more until they are both al dente, then drain.
  6. Shred the roasted chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
  7. Heat the remaining oil in a deep saut pan or wok, add the garlic and chilli, and stir-fry for 1 min. Tip in the tomatoes and cook for another 5 mins until softened.
  8. Add the olive mix, pasta, beans and chicken to the pan, and toss everything together. Season, stir through the basil leaves and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories678kcal
Protein21.87%
Fat34.48%
Carbs43.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.5
Glycemic Load
23.9
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
30.11347822521%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.42mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.49mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:678.09kcal
33.9%
Fat:26.09g
40.14%
Saturated Fat:3.86g
24.15%
Carbohydrates:74.32g
24.77%
Net Carbohydrates:62.72g
22.81%
Sugar:6.83g
7.59%
Cholesterol:74.72mg
24.91%
Sodium:1284.37mg
55.84%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:37.24g
74.48%
Selenium:87.34µg
124.78%
Vitamin B3:14.54mg
72.71%
Vitamin C:58.05mg
70.36%
Vitamin B6:1.18mg
58.89%
Fiber:11.59g
46.38%
Manganese:0.93mg
46.25%
Phosphorus:438.62mg
43.86%
Vitamin E:5.6mg
37.36%
Potassium:1004.71mg
28.71%
Magnesium:103.03mg
25.76%
Copper:0.47mg
23.75%
Vitamin B5:2.27mg
22.67%
Iron:3.29mg
18.3%
Vitamin A:786.44IU
15.73%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.6%
Zinc:2.17mg
14.44%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
13.92%
Vitamin K:13.47µg
12.83%
Folate:46.7µg
11.67%
Calcium:94.85mg
9.49%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.18%