Post by Loupy on Jan 5, 2015 16:13:31 GMT -7
Chicken Penne Provencal
From: Heather @ shrinkingkitchen.com/
A delicious chicken pasta dish in under twenty minutes? Yes! This dish is so elegant and tasty, you’ll be able to pass it off as something really complicated. But it’s not. It’s almost shamefully easy. The briny capers add such amazing flavor without a bunch of calories and fat.
(I just love capers. )
You might think that pasta is a diet no-no. But it can most definitely be a part of a healthy eating plan. You just need to watch your portion size. Also, there are some great healthful options out there – in particular, I love the high fiber pastas. They taste JUST LIKE the regular white pasta, but you’re getting an extra fiber boost.
Whip this chicken penne up and serve it with a simple green salad…and watch everyone gravitate toward the dinner table.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Gather
2 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons capers
1 tablespoon fresh oregano or rosemary, chopped
2 cups high fiber penne
Step by Step
Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
Add chicken, cook for about 4 minutes.
Next, add the tomatoes, vinegar, capers.
Cook for another four minutes until chicken is cooked through and the tomatoes are starting to break down.
Ladle a small amount of the starchy pasta water into the chicken mixture to create a sauce.
Add the rosemary or the oregano to the sauce and allow to simmer about a minute more.
Drain the pasta and toss it in the pan with the sauce.
Serve with extra capers and shredded parmesan, if desired.
Nutrition Information:
WW PP 8;
Calories 338;
Total Fat 6.0g;
Saturated Fat 1.2g;
Trans Fat 0.0g;
Cholesterol 72mg;
Sodium 195mg;
Total Carbohydrates 42.5g;
Dietary Fiber 7.1g;
Sugars 8.3g;
Protein 31.7g
From: Heather @ shrinkingkitchen.com/
A delicious chicken pasta dish in under twenty minutes? Yes! This dish is so elegant and tasty, you’ll be able to pass it off as something really complicated. But it’s not. It’s almost shamefully easy. The briny capers add such amazing flavor without a bunch of calories and fat.
(I just love capers. )
You might think that pasta is a diet no-no. But it can most definitely be a part of a healthy eating plan. You just need to watch your portion size. Also, there are some great healthful options out there – in particular, I love the high fiber pastas. They taste JUST LIKE the regular white pasta, but you’re getting an extra fiber boost.
Whip this chicken penne up and serve it with a simple green salad…and watch everyone gravitate toward the dinner table.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Gather
2 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons capers
1 tablespoon fresh oregano or rosemary, chopped
2 cups high fiber penne
Step by Step
Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
Add chicken, cook for about 4 minutes.
Next, add the tomatoes, vinegar, capers.
Cook for another four minutes until chicken is cooked through and the tomatoes are starting to break down.
Ladle a small amount of the starchy pasta water into the chicken mixture to create a sauce.
Add the rosemary or the oregano to the sauce and allow to simmer about a minute more.
Drain the pasta and toss it in the pan with the sauce.
Serve with extra capers and shredded parmesan, if desired.
Nutrition Information:
WW PP 8;
Calories 338;
Total Fat 6.0g;
Saturated Fat 1.2g;
Trans Fat 0.0g;
Cholesterol 72mg;
Sodium 195mg;
Total Carbohydrates 42.5g;
Dietary Fiber 7.1g;
Sugars 8.3g;
Protein 31.7g
