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Monday, April 25, 2011

Creamy Tomato Skillet

This is a quick and easy comfort meal. You would never believe it is low fat by the taste of it! Also, you can determine the level of heat. This was adapted from a similar recipe at Kraftfoods.com. Enjoy!

Ingredients

2 8 oz cans of tomato sauce (low sodium if you can find it)
4 oz of neufchatel (cream cheese alternative)
1/4 cup of light Zesty Italian dressing (I like Kraft's)
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
1 small onion, chopped
4 cups cooked whole wheat rotini (about 2 1/2 cups dry)
1 large bell pepper, diced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (the Italian one with herbs is tasty!)
1-2 tbsp minded garlic (to taste)
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Directions


-- Prepare the pasta.
-- Blend tomato sauce and cheese in blender (or Magic Bullet) until smooth
-- Heat dressing in a large skillet on med-high heat.
-- Add chicken and onions. Salt and pepper to taste. Cook 8 min, or until chicken is evenly browned. Stir/Toss occasionally.
-- Add tomato sauce mixture and all remaining ingredients.
-- Simmer on medium heat 5 minutes, or until the chicken is done. Remember to stir occasionally.

Nutritionally information
This makes 4 servings. Each serving has about 447 calories, 11 grams of fat, 11 grams of fiber, and 37 grams of protein.

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