Easy Italian Chicken Recipe

Easy Italian Chicken Recipe
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A hearty Italian dish that's a lovely fresh tasting main course you can serve with pride and without fuss. Boneless skinless chicken breasts are convenient to thaw and cook quickly.—Joan Rose, Langley, British Columbia

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  • 4 Servings
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes
  • 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup cold water
  • Hot cooked spaghetti

Directions

  • In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 170°.
  • Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine the tomatoes, mushrooms, basil and garlic powder; bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water; gradually add to tomato mixture. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve chicken with spaghetti; top with tomato sauce. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (prepared with no-salt-added stewed tomatoes and calculated without spaghetti) equals 177 calories, 3 g fat (0 saturated fat), 73 mg cholesterol, 178 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 28 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 very lean meat, 2 vegetable.

Easy Italian Chicken published in Taste of Home December/January 1998, p9

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Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2009 by mother of 3

This was tasty and quick. I added 1/4 tsp. dried oregano, used 1 clove minced garlic for the garlic powder, and substituted blenderized diced tomatoes. I sprinkled the breasts with basil and cooked them in a little olive oil.

Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2008 by lindachicken__Oklahoma

This has been a family favorite for years!

Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2008 by mdolan

This has been one of my families favorite recipees for several years. I'm making it today & I couldn't find my magazine with the recipee so I looked it up here. It is really good you need to try it.

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