Slim Chicken Cacciatore (pronounced catch-a-tori)
By
Deb Wilson
@Maritimemama
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We love this with the big chunks of veggies and there are only 6 g of fat (1 of saturated) per serving.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb
- boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tsp
- extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 large
- green pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 2
- ribs celery, sliced (not too thinly)
- 1
- lg onion, chopped into larger pieces
- 1 large
- carrots, grated
- 3 clove
- garlic, minced
- 1 can(s)
- (14-1/2 ounces) italian diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1
- bay leaf
- 3 tsp
- dried oregano
- 2 tsp
- dried basil
- 1/2 tsp
- pepper
- Pinch
- sugar
- 1/2 tsp
- salt (optional)
- 1
- 10 ounce can mushroom pieces and stems, drained
- 1
- lg can hunts thick and rich pasta sauce
- 3/4-1 lb
- of a 1 pound package spaghetti noodles (white or whole wheat)
How to Make Slim Chicken Cacciatore (pronounced catch-a-tori)
- 1In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken in 2 teaspoons oil; drain. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute the green pepper, celery and onion in remaining oil for 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms, carrot and garlic; saute 2-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.
- 2Stir in the tomato sauce, tomatoes and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until thickened. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions.
- 3Stir chicken into tomato mixture; cook for 8-12 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Discard bay leaf. Drain spaghetti; serve with chicken mixture. Garnish with additional carrot if desired.
About Slim Chicken Cacciatore (pronounced catch-a-tori)
Course/Dish: Chicken, Other Sauces
Main Ingredient: Chicken
Regional Style: Italian
Dietary Needs: Vegetarian
Other Tag: Healthy
