Meals Matter

Alternative to Heavy Spaghetti

Contributed By: star33gal
Star33gal

Add chicken, shrimp, or could be made meatless.

Ingredients

1 16oz Whole wheat fetuccini

1 14.5oz Can of diced tomatoes

1 8oz Fresh mushrooms

1 pound Skinless boneless chicken breast

2 tbsp Refrigerated chopped garlic

1 tsp Olive oil

Fresh grated parmesan

Preparation

In a 5 quart dutch oven, fill 3/4 full of water, bring to a boil. Cut chicken into bite size pieces. Slice mushrooms set aside, open and drain tomatoes, set aside. In a 12inch skillet, add olive oil, brown chicken on medium high heat until no longer pink, around 5 minutes.

In the dutch oven add pasta. Cook as directed 8-12 minutes. In skillet after chicken is finshed add mushroom, tomatoes, and garlic. saute' for 8 minutes, then simmer until pasta is finished.

When pasta has cooked, drain. Top with the chicken mixture. Can add freshly grated parmesan.

Cook's Notes

Parmesan cheese not included in nutrient analysis.

Recipe Comments

Commented by: mereward

I had to add a lot of parmesan and capers to make this taste like anything. My husband asked "what happened" when he tasted it before I "fixed" it.

 

Commented by: dianap

So delicious! The entire family loved it, even my kids (who are picky eaters). Simple and easy to make-a keeper!

 

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Nutrition Content: Low Fat
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 286
Total Fat: 3 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 46 g
Protein: 23 g
Vitamin A: 9 RE
Vitamin C: 9 mg
Calcium: 62 mg
Sodium: 199 mg
Iron: 2 mg
Fiber: 1 g