Taste of Home
Chicken Marinara with Pasta
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + marinating Cook: 20 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
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
Ingredients
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1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
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1/2 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
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1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
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1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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9 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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6 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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.
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3.
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.
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4.
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.
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