Chicken Fresca With Italian Side Salad
Meal Time - 30 minutes / Serves 4
Cooking Sequence
- Place water on to boil for pasta; preheat grill
- Prepare salad through step 2 - 5 minutes
- Complete chicken and salad; serve - 25 minutes
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Chicken Fresca
Ingredients
12 ounces fresh broccoli florets (rinsed)
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes
1 (16-ounce) bag frozen cavatelli pasta
1 lb boneless chicken cutlets
cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (7-ounce) can portabella mushrooms (undrained)
1/2 cup grape tomatoes (rinsed)
1 tablespoon basil pesto
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Steps
- Fill large saucepan 3/4 full of water. Cover and place on high to boil for pasta. Preheat 2-sided tabletop grill.
- Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces, if needed. Slice sun-dried tomatoes into 1/8-inch-wide strips; set both aside.
- Stir pasta into boiling water. Boil 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until tender.
- Coat chicken with cooking spray, then season with salt and pepper. Place chicken on grill (wash hands); close lid and grill 3–4 minutes or until internal temperature is 165°F. Use a meat thermometer to accurately ensure doneness. (If using regular grill, double cooking time, turning once.)
- When pasta has cooked 8 minutes, stir in broccoli, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and grape tomatoes. Return to boil and cook 1–2 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
- Drain pasta mixture and return to pan. Stir in pesto, butter, and cheese; cover and let stand 3 minutes.
- Remove chicken from grill and cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips. Add to pasta mixture, toss, and serve.
CALORIES (per 1/4 recipe) 540kcal; FAT 12g; CHOL 90mg; SODIUM 670mg; CARB 69g; FIBER 11g; PROTEIN 39g; VIT A 35%; VIT C 100%; CALC 10%; IRON 20%
Italian Side Salad
Ingredients
1/4 cup canned artichoke hearts
1/4 cup roasted red peppers
1 cup grape tomatoes (rinsed)
1 bag romaine salad blend (8-10 oz)
1/4 cup sliced green olives
1/2 cup seasoned croutons
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
Steps
- Dice artichokes and peppers into small, bite-size pieces. Slice tomatoes in half, if desired.
- Place salad blend, artichokes, peppers, tomatoes, and olives in salad bowl; chill until ready to serve.
- Add croutons and salad dressing; toss and serve.
CALORIES (per 1/4 recipe) 120kcal; FAT 7g; CHOL 0mg; SODIUM 620mg; CARB 11g; FIBER 2g; PROTEIN 3g; VIT A 35%; VIT C 40%; CALC 4%; IRON 6%
Utensils & Cookware
- 2-sided tabletop grill
- large saucepan with lid
- salad bowl, colander
- tongs, cooking spoons
- meat thermometer
- knife and cutting board
- measuring utensils
Shortcuts & Tips
For a unique salad, prepare the chicken recipe and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Toss with Italian dressing and serve.
Recipe Version R-07/08-0020