My son Logan, 11, and I created this basic but very good dish. It was the first meal he made all by himself (with supervision, of course). Best of all, it was a real hit with the three friends he invited for dinner.” —Joanie Fuson, Indianapolis, Indiana
Chicken Marinara with Pasta
Chicken Marinara with Pasta
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
20 min
Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 9 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions
- Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness; place in a large shallow dish. Add salad dressing. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, parsley, oregano, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Drain chicken, discarding marinade. On a lightly greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. When chicken is cool enough to handle, cut into 1/4-in. strips.
- Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Stir Parmesan cheese into sauce. Drain spaghetti. Serve with chicken and sauce; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 389 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 438mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 8g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable.
Loading Popular in the Community
Loading Reviews
