Recipe Name Chicken, Peas & Pasta Submitted by 88jes
Recipe Description Low calorie, healthy chicken dinner recipe. Evaporated skim milk makes the pasta sauce rich and creamy without any cream.
Quantity 0 Quantity Unit
Prep Time (minutes) 10 Cook Time (minutes) 10 Ready In (minutes) 20
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Ingredients
Amount Measure Ingredient
3/4
cupwide noodles (whole wheat and uncooked)
1
cupsweet peas, frozen or fresh
1
cupTomatoes, Italian Style Stewed, undrained (Low Sod
2
teaspoonsolive oil
1/2
pound, rawboneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into large bite-sized pieces
1
smallonion, cut into thin wedges
1/4
teaspoonsBlack Pepper, Coarsely Ground
1/4
cup (8 fl oz)chicken broth low sodium
1/4
cupevaporated skim milk
1/4
cup, shreddedCheese, mozzarella, low sodium fat free
Steps
Sequence Step
1Cook noodles according to the package directions, adding peas during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Meanwhile, place undrained tomatoes in a blender or food processor. Cover and blend until smooth. Set aside.
3Carefully stir in broth and blended tomatoes. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Stir in milk; boil gently for 3 minutes more or until sauce thickens slightly.
4Drain noodles and peas; transfer to a warm serving dish. Spoon sauce over noodles and peas; toss gently. If desired, top with fat free mozzarella cheese.