Penne Pasta with Chicken, Grape tomatoes & Zuchinni
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 5
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 358.2
- Total Fat: 10.5 g
- Cholesterol: 54.8 mg
- Sodium: 355.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 35.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.0 g
- Protein: 30.4 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Penne Pasta with Chicken, Grape tomatoes & Zuchinni calories by ingredient
Introduction
We had a bumper crop of grape tomatoes this year so I was searching for some recipes to use them up. Found the base of this recipe on COOKS.com & tweaked it to our tastes.The result is a light, healthy summer dinner.
Enjoy!
We had a bumper crop of grape tomatoes this year so I was searching for some recipes to use them up. Found the base of this recipe on COOKS.com & tweaked it to our tastes.
The result is a light, healthy summer dinner.
Enjoy!
Number of Servings: 5
Ingredients
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7.25oz. Penne Pasta (1/2 pkg Barrilla Plus Penne in nutritionals)
3 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp. Smart Balance Light
1/2 c. onion, finely chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 chicken breasts, cubed
3/4 lb. zucchini, cubed 1/2" = 2cups
2 c. grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
pepper to taste
1 tsp. dried Basil
1/8 tsp chili powder (or to taste)
1/2 tsp salt
NOT IN NUTRITIONALS
2 oz Low Fat Shredded Cheese of choice
or grated parmesan cheese.
Directions
Heat oil over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic.
Cook until translucent.
Increase heat. Add cubed chicken. Stir briskly until white.
Add zucchini and halved tomatoes, salt, chili powder, and basil.
Reduce to low-med heat, cover, and cook 10 minutes.
Cook pasta according to directions.
Mix cooked, drained, hot pasta with 2 tablespoons softened butter.
Add chicken mixture (I like to smash/break up the tomatoes before mixing with pasta) and toss.
OPTIONAL
Serve with shredded cheese or grated parmesan cheese.
Number of Servings: 5
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JOANN562.
Add onion and garlic.
Cook until translucent.
Increase heat. Add cubed chicken. Stir briskly until white.
Add zucchini and halved tomatoes, salt, chili powder, and basil.
Reduce to low-med heat, cover, and cook 10 minutes.
Cook pasta according to directions.
Mix cooked, drained, hot pasta with 2 tablespoons softened butter.
Add chicken mixture (I like to smash/break up the tomatoes before mixing with pasta) and toss.
OPTIONAL
Serve with shredded cheese or grated parmesan cheese.
Number of Servings: 5
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JOANN562.
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