Italian Chicken Penne
- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 cups water2 tsp chicken bouillon (sodium free)2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6-oz each)2 cups uncooked mutigrain penne pasta1.5 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 cup chopped roasted red peppers1/4 cup chopped onion1 tbsp cornstarch1/2 cup Milk (I use 2%)2 Tbsp tomato paste1/2 tsp salt substitute1 tsp black pepper3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1 cup canned or frozen peas1 tsp Italian seasoning1/2 cup Reduced-Calorie Italian salad dressing
-In large nonstick skillet, bring water and bouillon to a boil. Reduce heat, add chicken to liquid. Reduce heat, then cover and simmer for 15 min.
-Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions
-Remove chicken from pan and set aside, reserving liquid. Add the mushrooms, pepperss and onions to the cooking liquid. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, then simmer (uncovered) for 5 min or until tender.
-Combine cornstarch, tomato paste, salt substitute, pepper and milk until smooth, then stir into the pan until blended. Bring to boil, then cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
-Shred chicken with two forks, then add to the sauce. Drain the pasta and add to sauce. Add the cheese, peas, Italian seasoning and salad dressing. Cook and stir until heated through.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BAGRUBA.
-Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions
-Remove chicken from pan and set aside, reserving liquid. Add the mushrooms, pepperss and onions to the cooking liquid. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, then simmer (uncovered) for 5 min or until tender.
-Combine cornstarch, tomato paste, salt substitute, pepper and milk until smooth, then stir into the pan until blended. Bring to boil, then cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
-Shred chicken with two forks, then add to the sauce. Drain the pasta and add to sauce. Add the cheese, peas, Italian seasoning and salad dressing. Cook and stir until heated through.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BAGRUBA.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 308.2
- Total Fat: 6.9 g
- Cholesterol: 39.0 mg
- Sodium: 809.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 35.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.4 g
- Protein: 25.4 g