Chicken With Creamy Bruschetta Pasta and Classic Spinach Salad
Total Time - 35 minutes / Makes Serves 4 Servings
Cooking Sequence
- Prepare chicken recipe through step 4 - 25 minutes
- Using clean knife and cutting board, prepare salad; complete chicken recipe and serve - 10 minutes
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Chicken with Creamy Bruschetta Pasta
Ingredients
2–3 sprigs fresh basil (rinsed)
2 plum tomatoes (rinsed)
1 (8-oz) package garlic/herb flavored spreadable cheese
1/2 cup reduced-fat milk
8 oz tomato trinity mix (fresh diced tomatoes, onions, bell peppers)
3 chicken fillets (about 1 1/2 lb)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
8 oz dry linguini pasta
Steps
- Fill large saucepan half full of water. Cover and bring to a boil on high for pasta.
- Chop basil leaves coarsely. Cut tomatoes in small pieces. Place cheese in medium bowl; whisk in milk until smooth. Stir in tomatoes, basil, and tomato trinity mix; set aside.
- Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Season both sides of chicken with salt (wash hands). Place oil in pan; swirl to coat. Add chicken (wash hands); cook 4–5 minutes on each side or until golden. Meanwhile, stir pasta into boiling water. Boil 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until tender.
- Reduce heat on chicken to medium; cover and cook 5 more minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Use a meat thermometer to accurately ensure doneness.
- Drain pasta. Remove chicken from heat; cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange chicken over pasta and top with cheese mixture. Serve.
CALORIES (per 1/4 recipe) 510kcal; FAT 14g; CHOL 110mg; SODIUM 410mg; CARB 47g; FIBER 8g; PROTEIN 46g; VIT A 15%; VIT C 30%; CALC 10%; IRON 10%
Classic Spinach Salad
Ingredients
3 hard-boiled eggs (from Deli)
1/2 cup Caesar salad dressing
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 bag baby spinach leaves (4–6 oz)
2 plum tomatoes (rinsed)
3 tablespoons cooked bacon pieces
1 cup garlic croutons
Steps
- Chop one egg finely, place in salad bowl; stir in salad dressing and pepper. Add spinach; toss until evenly coated.
- Chop remaining two eggs coarsely. Slice tomatoes thinly. Top salad with eggs, tomatoes, bacon, and croutons. Serve.
CALORIES (per 1/4 recipe) 330kcal; FAT 26g; CHOL 165mg;
SODIUM 610mg; CARB 14g; FIBER 2g; PROTEIN 10g;
VIT A 35%; VIT C 15%; CALC 6%; IRON 10%
Utensils & Cookware
- large saucepan with lid
- large sauté pan with lid
- mixing bowls, colander
- salad bowl, whisk
- cooking spoons
- meat thermometer
- knife and cutting board
- measuring utensils
Aprons Advice
Stir 2–3 cloves minced garlic into the bruschetta sauce for a zesty addition with Italian flair.
Recipe Version 05/09-0046
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