For all you pasta lovers out there. Here is a quick, easy and low-fat recipe.
Serves: 6, Prep Time: 5 minutes;Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
1 pound whole–wheat penne pasta
Cooking spray
1 ½ pounds boneless chicken breast
1 large jar tomato sauce
1 ½ cups part–skim shredded mozzarella
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Bring a large pot with about 32 cups of water to a boil; season with salt. When boiling, add pasta.
Cook according to directions on package (about 7 to 8 minutes), or until al dente. When cooked, drain and rinse with cold water.
While pasta cooks, spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray and arrange chicken breast on tray. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until cooked through.
Remove from oven and cool. When cool, dice into ½–inch pieces. Spray a 13–by–9–inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, toss pasta, chicken, and sauce (add a bit more sauce if desired). Place mixture in a casserole dish and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cheese is completely melted and casserole is hot all the way through.
Nutrition Facts:
268 calories, 7 g fat, 23 g carbs, 29 g protein, 4 g fiber, 590 mg sodium
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