Classic Italian Pasta with Herbed Chicken

Classic Italian Pasta with Herbed Chicken
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 2
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 730.1
  • Total Fat: 16.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 85.0 mg
  • Sodium: 1,942.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 87.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.8 g
  • Protein: 48.7 g

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Introduction

This is a simple and zesty way to eat healthy while still keeping flavor in your meals. This pasta salad is made with regular italian dressing, other options are available. This is a simple and zesty way to eat healthy while still keeping flavor in your meals. This pasta salad is made with regular italian dressing, other options are available.
Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

    • 1 box Kraft Pasta Salad Classic Italian
    • 2 quarts (8 cups) water
    • 1/2 cup Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing
    • 2 servings Perdue Perfect Portions, Italian
    • 1 tbsp Blue Bonnet Light Margarine
    • 1 tbsp garlic powder
    • 1 tbsp oregano, ground
    • 1 tbsp basil
    • 1/4 tsp parsely flakes
    • 4 tbsp Kraft 100% Grated Parmesan & Romano Cheese
    • 4 tsp Kraft 100% Grated Parmesan & Romano Cheese

Directions

  1. In 2 quart sause pan, bring water to boil. Stir in contents of Pasta and Vegetable pouch. Cook 9 to 11 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally; drain.
  2. Rinse pasta with cold water; drain.
  3. Meanwhile, preheat skillet to medium heat. Just before adding chicken add 1/2 tbsp butter to skillet and allow to fully melt.
  4. In a ziplock bag add garlic, oregano, basil, parsely and 4 tbsp cheese. Shake well before adding chicken. Coat chicken 1 breast at a time and place in buttered skillet..
  5. Cook chicken for 15 minutes, flipping frequently to avoid charring.
  6. After pasta has been rinsed, mix dressing and contents of spice pack in large serving bowl until well blended.
  7. Add pasta and vegetables; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

There are 4 servings of pasta as directed on package, we split the pasta evenly for 2 instead of wanting seconds.



Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JENNLOVESROB.