Name: Chicken Cacciatore Pronto
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing; 4 bone-in chicken thighs (1-1/2 lb.), skin removed; 2 small red peppers, chopped; 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained; 1/3 cup tomato paste; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 lb. whole wheat spaghetti, uncooked; 1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

53 Review(s)

45 Min(s)

45 Min(s) Prep

Healthy Living

Quick-cooking chicken thighs are tender in no time, saucy and cheesy and served with pasta. Scrumptious, low-fat and low-cal.

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4 servings

Original recipe yields 4 servings

1 Tbsp. KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing

4 bone-in chicken thighs (1-1/2 lb.), skin removed

2 small red peppers, chopped

1 can (14-1/2 oz.) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained

1/3 cup tomato paste

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 lb. whole wheat spaghetti, uncooked

1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Let's Make It

Heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 10 min. or until evenly browned, turning occasionally.

Stir in next 4 ingredients; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 20 min. or until chicken is done (165°F), stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.

Remove skillet from heat. Add Parmesan to chicken mixture; stir. Sprinkle with mozzarella; let stand 5 min. or until melted.

Drain spaghetti; place on platter. Top with chicken mixture.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Special Extra

Add 1/4 cup sliced black olives along with the peppers, tomatoes, tomato paste and garlic.

Tip 2

Food Facts

Since chicken thighs do not need long slow cooking times in order to tenderize them, they are more practical for quick weeknight dinners than other budget meat cuts.

Tip 3

Nutrition Bonus

Need something quick to serve for dinner tonight? Try this flavorful, low-calorie, low-fat meal that's a good source of vitamin C from the red peppers.

Nutrition

Calories

460

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10g

13%

Saturated Fat 4g

20%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 120mg

40%

Sodium 1060mg

46%

Total Carbohydrates 55g

20%

Dietary Fiber 9g

32%

Sugars 8g

16%

Protein 39g

78%

Vitamin A

50%

Vitamin C

50%

Calcium

25%

Iron

25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

4 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.