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    Chicken: 7 pt. Chicken w/ Creamy Shells


    Source of Recipe


    www.angelfire.com/journal/wwrecipes (Tammy)

    List of Ingredients




    6 ounces uncooked medium shell pasta
    1 tablespoon plus1 teaspoon reduced-calorie tub margarine
    1/2 cup chopped fennel
    1/2 cup chopped shallots
    Four 3-ounce skinless boneless chicken breasts
    1/4 teaspoon paprika
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    2 cups thawed frozen chopped spinach, squeezed dry
    1 cup skim milk
    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

    Recipe



    In large pot of boiling water, cook pasta 8-10 minutes, until tender. Drain. Meanwhile, in large non stick skillet, melt margarine over medium-high heat; add fennel and shallots. Cook, stirring frequently, 4-5 minutes, until tender. Add chicken; sprinkle with paprika and salt. Cook 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden and cooked through. Transfer to plate; keep warm. Add spinach to same skillet; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Stir in milk, cheese and vinegar. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, until liquid is reduced by half. Add pasta to skillet; toss to mix well. To serve, arrange each chicken breast on plate with one-fourth of the pasta.

    Makes 4 servings

    EACH SERVING PROVIDE
    1/4 Milk,1/2 Fat, 1 1/2 Vegetables, 2 Proteins, 2 Breads, 30 Optional Calories
    355 Calories, 33 g Protein, 6 g Fat, 43 g Carbohydrate, 451 mg Sodium, 54 mg Cholesterol, 4 g Dietary Fiber

 

 

 

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