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Chicken Pomodoro

Succulent sautéed tomatoes with Italian-seasoned chicken and pasta

Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

NUTRITIONAL INFO Avg M F
Calories : 489 611 367
Protein : 42 53 32
Carbs: 51 64 38
Fat : 11 14 8

INGREDIENTS
4 portions spaghetti (about 8 oz uncooked)
2 egg whites
4 tsp Mrs. Dash® Tomato-Basil-Garlic seasoning
½ cup reduced-fat Parmesan cheese, grated
4 portions chicken breast (about 1 lb)
2 Tbsp olive oil
3 tomatoes, diced (or one 15-oz can)
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
¾ tsp Italian seasoning
4 Tbsp red wine (or chicken broth)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Prepare spaghetti according to its package directions.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, lightly beat the egg whites. In a pie plate, combine the Mrs. Dash seasoning and Parmesan cheese.
  3. Dip chicken breasts in egg whites then into the seasoned Parmesan, coating both sides.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place chicken breasts in skillet; cover and cook for approximately 6 minutes; turn and cook for 6 more minutes until no longer pink in the center. Transfer the cooked chicken breasts to a plate; cover with foil to keep warm.
  5. Add tomatoes and bell peppers to skillet and sauté over medium heat until the peppers begin to soften, approximately 3 minutes. Stir in Italian seasoning and red wine, continue to cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Add pasta to the skillet with sautéed tomatoes and peppers; mix gently.
  7. Slice cooked chicken. Divide pasta mixture into four portions, top with a portion of sliced chicken, serve and enjoy!

05-12-08