Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Bow Ties & Chicken



Healthy Ideas

Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Serves 4

Accompaniment: Tossed Leafy Green Salad

2 cups (5 oz) uncooked bow tie pasta (farfelle)
2 tsp canola oil
1 lb Super G 99% Fat Free Chicken Breast
Tenders, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded & cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 tsp minced fresh garlic
1 (14.5 oz) can no salt added stewed tomatoes with onions, peppers & celery
1 tsp dried oregano leaves
1/8 tsp each salt & pepper
4 Tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting oil & salt
Meanwhile, over medium-high heat, in a nonstick large heavy skillet, heat oil.
Add chicken, bell pepper & onion.
Stir fry until chicken is cooked through & vegetables are tender.
Add tomatoes, oregano, salt & pepper, breaking up tomatoes into bit sized pieces
Reduce heat and bring to a simmer. Gently simmer to slightly reduce liquid
When pasta is done, drain pasta
Add pasta to chicken & stir to coat pasta with liquid
Portion into 4 bowls & sprinkle each with Parmesan

Nutrition Information per serving:

340 Calories
7.5 g total fat
2 g saturated fat
70 mg cholesterol
39 g carbohydrates
3.5 g fiber
31 g protein
270 mg sodium
10% DV vitamin A
40% DV vitamin C
15% DV calcium
15% DV iron


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