Friday, August 24, 2012

Italian Chicken/Zucchini Skillet

Italian Chicken Zucchini Skillet
(Chicken, bell peppers, zucchini and tomatoes simmered together and served over orzo pasta)

Makes 4 servings (1 1/2 c chicken mixture and 1/2 c orzo)

Ingredients:
- 1 c. dry orzo pasta, uncooked
- pam no stick cooking spray
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 pkg (16 oz.each) frozen bell peppers and onion strips (may use fresh as well)
- 2 c. sliced zucchini
- 1 can (14 oz.) Hunts Diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, drained
- 1 can (8 oz.) Hunts tomato sauce with basil, garlic and oregano
- 1/4 c. shredded parmesan cheese

Directions
1. Cook pasta according to pkg. directions
2.  Meanwhile, spray large skillet with cooking spray, heat over med. heat.  Add chicken: cook 6 min.
     or until no longer pink
3.  Add pepper and onion strips, zucchini, drained tomatoes and sauce; stir well.  Increase heat, cover
     and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to med, cook 10 min. or until zucchini is tender, stir occasionally
4.  Serve chicken mixture over orzo pasta.  Sprinkle with cheese.



Nutritional Information
4 servings (1-1/2 cups chicken mixture and 1/2 cup orzo)
Calories 350: Total fat 6g (saturated fat 2 g), Sodium 665 mg: Carbohydrate 37 g: (Dietary Fiber 5 g, Sugars 9 g): Protein 35 g

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