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Tomato-Basil Chicken

Full of fresh pesto flavors, this saucy chicken dish rests on a bed of hot fettuccine.

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4 Stars 22%

3 Stars 8%

2 Stars 3%

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The Quick Take & Nutrition Info

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The Quick Take:

  • Calories 360
  • Fat 6g
  • Saturated Fat 1 1/2g
  • Sodium 540mg
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Nutrition Information:

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
360
(
Calories from Fat
60),
% Daily Value
Total Fat
6g
6%
(Saturated Fat
1 1/2g,
1 1/2%
Trans Fat
0g
0%
),
Cholesterol
55mg
55%;
Sodium
540mg
540%;
Total Carbohydrate
47g
47%
(Dietary Fiber
6g
6%
  Sugars
5g
5%
),
Protein
30g
30%
;
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%;
Vitamin C
15%;
Calcium
6%;
Iron
15%;
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 3 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total Time 20 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

8
oz uncooked whole wheat fettuccine
2
teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
1
medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1
clove garlic, finely chopped
3
medium tomatoes, chopped (2 1/2 cups)
2
cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey breast
3
tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/8
teaspoon red pepper sauce

Directions

  • 1 Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package. Cover to keep warm.
  • 2 Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil, stirring occasionally, until onion is crisp-tender. Stir in remaining ingredients except fettuccine; reduce heat to medium.
  • 3 Cover; cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is hot and tomatoes are soft. Serve over fettuccine.

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Expert Tips

Whole wheat flour is a great way to help fill your day with fiber. Fiber works to maintain your digestive system by keeping things moving.

No fresh tomatoes? Two cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen® diced tomatoes, drained, make a great substitute. Keep a stash of canned tomatoes so you can make this quick dinner anytime!

Many different olive oils are available. Extra-virgin, from the first pressing of the olives, has a fruity flavor that doesn't take well to heat. Go ahead and use the less-expensive pure olive oil when heating the oil.

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Posted 1/17/2013 2:13:28 PM REPORT ABUSE TrenaW3 said:
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I was super excited about this recipe. And once I tried, I was extremely pleased with the flavor. I thought 3 tomatoes was a bit too much for my taste and cut out one of them. Then took a couple of you guys advice and added a red bell pepper and spinach for some added nutrition. As for the noodles, I used Simply Organic whole wheat rotini noodles. They seem thicker and make you feel fuller. I sprinkled just a tad of parmesan to taste and viola. Very happy. So was the hubby. I could have used some fresh mushrooms but then I would have been the only one eating it!!!
Posted 5/22/2012 8:13:57 AM REPORT ABUSE Daphodil said:
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I made this for dinner last evening. Everyone thought it was very good, but I thought it was a bit bland. I think it's because I choose to use the dried basil leaves instead of fresh. Next time I will be using fresh basil and topping it with a bit of low-fat cheese. But all-in-all a good dish!
Posted 2/24/2012 4:12:05 PM REPORT ABUSE Easy and surprisingly amazing said:
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I decided to substitute the chicken with mushrooms. However, my husband didn't love that idea, so we added it back, WITH the mushrooms. At the recommendation of another review, I also added a cup of red peppers to add flavor. My husband generally hates whole grain pasta, but even he thought this dinner was amazing and a make-again! We are going to add a little spinach next time to bump up the nutrition, but I think this will be a regular in our house.
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We calculated the nutrition of this recipe at the time it was created on 07/23/2012. NOTE: We do not include optional ingredients in our calculations.

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