Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 |
| Calories | 376 |
| Total Fat | 7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Sodium | 764 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 g |
| Protein | 20 g |
Ingredients and Preparation
| Ingredients | Measures |
|---|
| Chicken breast tenders | ½ pound |
| Salt | 1/8 teaspoon + 1/8 teaspoon |
| Freshly ground pepper to taste |
| Whole-wheat pasta (eg, linguini, penne) | 4 ounces |
| Olive oil | 2 teaspoons |
| Small white onion, chopped | ½ |
| Garlic clove, minced | 1 |
| Dried basil | ¼ teaspoon |
| Crushed red pepper | ¼ teaspoon |
| Tomato paste | 1 tablespoon |
| Diced tomatoes, undrained | 1 can (14.5-ounce) |
| Parsley, chopped | 1 tablespoon |
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting fat and salt.
- Season chicken with 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 2 minutes on each side.
- Reduce heat to medium; stir in onion, garlic, basil, and crushed red pepper; and cook 1-2 minutes. Add tomato paste and tomatoes, bring to a boil, and cook 3 minutes.
- Stir in parsley, toss with cooked pasta, and serve.
Exchanges
3 very lean meats; 2 starches; 1 fat; 2 vegetables
Side Suggestions: Tossed Salad, Crusty Italian Bread