Monday, June 21, 2010

Dinner at the Reid's


Here is my recipe for the week. It's called Chicken Pomodoro and it's what we ate tonight.


Servings: 4

Prep. Time 30 Minutes


Ingredients:

4 Portions spaghetti (about 8 oz uncooked) *we use whole wheat
I know the picture isn't spaghettie, but it's the only picture I could find.

2 egg whites

4 tsp. Mrs. Dash Tomato-Basil-Garlic Seasoning

1/4 Cup reduced-fat Parmesan Cheese, grated

4 portions chicken breast (about 1 lb)

2 Tbsp. olive oil

3 tomatoes, diced (or one 15-oz can)

1 green bell pepper, sliced

1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

3/4 tsp. Italian seasoning

4 Tbsp. red wine (or chicken broth)


Directions:

1) Prepare Spaghetti according to package directions

2) In a medim mixing bowl, lightly beat the egg whites. In a pie plate, combine the Mrs. Dash seasoning and Paremsean cheese.

3)Dip chicken in egg whites then into the seasoned Parmesean, coating both sides.

4) Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place chicken breasts in skillet; cover and cook for about 6 mins; turn and cook for 6 more mins. until no longer pink in the center. Transfer the cooked chicken breasts to a plate, cover with foil to keep warm.

5)Add tomatoes and bell peppers to skillet and saute over medium heat until the peppers begin to soften, approximately 3 mins. Stir in Italian seasoning and red wine or broth, continue to cook for 2 mins.

6) Add Pasta to the skillet w/ sauteed tomatoes and peppers; mix gently.

7) Slice cooked chicken. Divide pasta mixture into four portions, top with a portion of sliced chicken, serve and enjoy!


Nutrition FactsServing Size: Female portion
Amount per Serving
Calories 367
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g
12%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 38g
13%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Protein 32g
64%
Est. Percent of Calories from:
Fat 19.6% Carbs 41.4%
Protein 34.9%

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