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Zesty Italian Chicken

Chicken marinated in Italian dressing over fettuccine and fresh spinach

Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 50 minutes

NUTRITIONAL INFO Avg M F
Calories : 429 536 322
Protein : 38 48 29
Carbs: 58 73 44
Fat : 4 5 3

INGREDIENTS
2 portions chicken breast (about ½ lb)
¼ cup fat-free Italian dressing
2 portions fettuccine (about 4 oz uncooked)
1 cup low-fat pasta sauce
2 cups baby spinach leaves
2 Tbsp reduced-fat Parmesan cheese, grated

DIRECTIONS

  1. Marinate chicken breasts in Italian dressing for at least 30 minutes prior to cooking.
  2. Preheat grill to high. Prepare fettuccine according to its package direction.
  3. Place marinated chicken on hot grill and cook for about 6 minutes; turn and grill for about 6 more minutes, until no longer pink in the center.
  4. In a small saucepan, warm pasta sauce over medium heat.
  5. Divide spinach leaves between two separate plates. Layer portions of warm fettuccine and grilled chicken breasts over spinach leaves.
  6. Top with pasta sauce and Parmesan cheese, serve and enjoy!

05-12-08