Healthified Angel Chicken Pasta

74% less fat • 49% fewer calories • 42% less sat fat than the original recipe. Clever substitutions such as reduced-fat cream cheese and skim milk substantially reduced the fat in this creamy pasta and tender chicken dish. It's heavenly!

false

( 12 Ratings)

12 Ratings

5 Stars 42%

4 Stars 25%

3 Stars 25%

2 Stars

1 Stars

Member Reviews ( 6 )

3d209b66-c164-4a32-bc95-65805405f9e5

–

Save & Share

The Quick Take & Nutrition Info

toggle

The Quick Take: Healthified

Calories Reduced By 430
Fat Reduced By 32g
Sodium Reduced By 410mg

See What Makes It Healthified »

View Full Nutrition Information

Hide Full Nutrition Information

toggle

Nutrition Information:

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 440
Calories from Fat: 100),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 11g; 11%
(Saturated Fat 3 1/2g, 3 1/2% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 90mg; 90%;
Sodium: 710mg; 710%;
Total Carbohydrate: 44g; 44%
(Dietary Fiber 4g 4% Sugars 5g 5% ),
Protein: 38g; 38%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 15%;
Vitamin C: 15%;
Calcium: 10%;
Iron: 15%;

Exchanges:

2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 4 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Prep Time 20 min
Total Time 1 hr 20 min
Servings 6

Ingredients

2: teaspoons olive oil

3: cups sliced fresh mushrooms (8 oz)

1/2: cup dry white wine or Progresso® reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)

1: can (10.75 oz) condensed golden mushroom soup

4: oz reduced-fat cream cheese with chives and onion (from 8-oz container)

1: cup fat-free (skim) milk

2: teaspoons Dijon mustard

6: boneless skinless chicken breasts

1: teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

1/2: teaspoon pepper

1/4: teaspoon salt

8: oz uncooked angel hair (capellini) pasta

4: cups Green Giant® Select® frozen broccoli florets (from 24-oz bag)

: butter

Directions

1 Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
2 In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Reduce heat to medium low. Stir in wine and soup until blended and smooth. Add cream cheese; cook, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in milk and mustard; cook just until thoroughly heated.
3 Place chicken breasts in baking dish; sprinkle with Italian seasoning, pepper and salt. Pour sauce over chicken. Bake uncovered 35 to 45 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).
4 Meanwhile, in 5- or 6-quart saucepan, heat 3 quarts water to boiling. Add pasta; stir in broccoli. Return to boiling. Cook 2 to 4 minutes or until pasta is tender; drain. Serve chicken and sauce with pasta mixture.

The Original vs. Healthified

toggle

Live Better America lets you enjoy your favorite dishes without worry or guilt. Our nutritionists switch ingredients, reduce amounts and use other kitchen tricks to turn the original recipes into Healthified recipes that are good and good for you.

Before	After
1/4 cup butter	2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms	3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (8 oz)
4 oz cream cheese with chives and onion	4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese with chives and onion (from 8-oz container)
1 cup whipping cream	1 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 package (.7 oz) Italian-style salad dressing mix	2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 lb uncooked angel hair (capellini) pasta	1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
	1/2 teaspoon pepper
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	8 oz uncooked angel hair (capellini) pasta
	4 cups Green Giant® Select® frozen broccoli florets (from 24-oz bag)
	butter

Nutritional Highlights

Calories		870 (before) 440 (after)
Fat		6 (before) 0 (after)
Sodium		1120 mg (before) 710 mg (after)
Total Fat		43 g (before) 11 g (after)

Did You Know?

toggle

Expert Tips

We've replaced ingredients with great-tasting alternatives to create better-for-you recipes that are just as yummy as the originals.

Multigrain or whole grain pasta can be substituted for the regular pasta. Cook as directed on box, adding broccoli during last 4 minutes of cooking time.

Angel hair pasta cooks very quickly, so time it so that it is ready just before serving.

Reviews

toggle

1 - 3 of 6 Reviews View All

Posted 11/22/2011 4:04:07 PM REPORT ABUSE laurahohman said:

Rating:

I made this last night for my boyfriend and we both loved it. It's always a little nerve wrecking to try new recipes, but this one is a keeper. The sauce is wonderful and it gives the chicken a terrific flavor.

Posted 11/22/2011 4:03:54 PM REPORT ABUSE Kitt104 said:

Rating:

Pretty good for a healthy recipe. Even the kids ate it without much fuss.

Posted 11/22/2011 4:03:18 PM REPORT ABUSE Member said:

Rating:

there are no directions

1 - 3 of 6 Reviews View All

We calculated the nutrition of this recipe at the time it was created on 07/19/2012. NOTE: We do not include optional ingredients in our calculations.