Contributed By: DCC
DCC
A refreshing and zesty meal that will excite your palate.
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree
Ingredients
1/2 cup WISH-BONE Italian or Lite Italian Dressing, divided
1 lb Boneless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
4 tsp Finely chopped cilantro,* divided
1/4 tsp Plus 1/8 tsp ground cumin, divided
1 Medium onion, chopped
8 Small tomatoes, chopped**
1 can (4oz) chopped green chilies, undrained
1/2 tsp Sugar
1/4 tsp Hot pepper sauce
12 oz Uncooked spaghetti twist or fusilli pasta, hot cooked and drained
1 cup Finely shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
Preparation
In large skillet, heat 2 Tbsp Italian dressing. Cook and stir chicken, 1 tsp cilantro and 1/8 tsp cumin in dressing until chicken is cooked through and tender; set aside. In same saucepan, heat 2 Tbsp Italian dressing ; cook and stir onion in dressing 3 minutes or until onion is almost tender. Add tomatoes, green chilies with liquid, sugar, hot pepper sauce, remaining 1/4 cup Italian dressing and 1/4 tsp cumin. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes. Stir in cooked chicken mixture and remaining 3 tsp cilantro; heat through. To serve, spoon sauce over pasta and sprinkle with cheese.
Cook's Notes
* Substitute 2 tsp dried cilantro. Use 1/2 tsp with the chicken and 1 1/2 with the sauce.
** Substitute 1 can (28oz) crushed tomatoes.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 594
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Total Fat: 28 g
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Saturated Fat: 9 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 10 g
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Carbohydrates: 38 g
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Protein: 48 g
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Calcium: 204mg
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Sodium: 613 mg
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Fiber: 5 g