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    Chicken: 7 pt. Baked Chicken & Ziti


    Source of Recipe


    posted to recipecircus by marlaoh

    List of Ingredients




    1/2 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4" strips
    1 onion chopped
    2 garlic cloves, minced
    one 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes (no salt added)
    1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
    1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    2 cups ziti or penne
    2/3 cup nonfat ricotta cheese
    1/3 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
    2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

    Recipe



    Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat. Add chicken and cook, turning as needed, until lightly browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Preheat oven to 375¼F. Spray the same skillet with more nonstick cooking spay. Add onion and garlic; cook stirring as needed, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, Italian seasoning and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring as needed, until the mixture is thickened slightly, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile cook the ziti according to package directions. Drain and mix with the ricotta cheese.

    Pour half of the tomato mixture into a 13x9 baking pan, layer with the ziti mixture, the chicken and the remaining tomato mixture. Sprinkle with the cheeses. Bake until hot and bubbling and the cheese is melted. 15 to 20 minutes.

    Makes 4 servings. 7 points per serving.

    Per serving: 381 Calories, 5g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 40mg cholesterol, 209mg sodium, 52g total carbohydrate, 3g dietary fiber, 31g protein, 371mg calcium.
    Serving provides: 2 breads, 1 fruit/vegetable, 3 protein/milks

 

 

 


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