Easy Parmesan-Garlic Chicken and Pasta
35 Min(s)
10 Min(s) Prep
25 Min(s) Cook
Healthy Living
This Chicken Parmesan with pasta is a 35-minute Healthy Living recipe. Definitely a contender for New Favorite Weeknight Dish!
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6 servings
Original recipe yields 6 servings
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
6 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1-1/2 lb.)
4-3/4 cups whole wheat blend rotini pasta, uncooked
2 Tbsp. thinly sliced fresh basil
Let's Make It
1
Heat oven to 400°F.
2
Mix 1/3 cup cheese, dressing mix and garlic powder. Moisten chicken with water; coat evenly with cheese mixture. Place in single layer in shallow pan sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 20 to 25 min. or until chicken is done (165°F).
3
Meanwhile, cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package; drain and set aside. Add sauce to saucepan; cook on medium-low heat 5 to 6 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Reserve 3/4 cup sauce. Add pasta to remaining sauce; mix lightly.
4
Spoon pasta mixture onto 6 plates; top with chicken, reserved sauce, basil and remaining cheese.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Special Extra
For a golden appearance, after chicken is cooked through set oven to Broil. Place pan of chicken 6 inches from heat source. Broil 2 to 4 min. or until chicken is golden brown.
Tip 2
Keeping it Safe
Place frozen chicken under cold running water to thaw. Be sure to use cold water and keep the chicken in its original wrap or place in water-tight resealable plastic bag while thawing it. Also, be careful not to cross-contaminate other food products, work surfaces or utensils with the dripping water.
Tip 3
Nutrition Bonus
This low-calorie low-fat meal can be part of a healthful eating plan.
Nutrition
Calories
430
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 75mg
25%
Sodium 990mg
43%
Total Carbohydrates 59g
21%
Dietary Fiber 9g
32%
Sugars 6g
12%
Protein 37g
74%
Vitamin A
15%
Vitamin C
6%
Calcium
15%
Iron
25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
Makes 6 servings.
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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