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
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1 1/2 lbboneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
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3 tspextra virgin olive oil, divided
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1 largegreen pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces
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2ribs celery, sliced (not too thinly)
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1lg onion, chopped into larger pieces
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1 largecarrots, grated
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3 clovegarlic, minced
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1 can(s)(14-1/2 ounces) italian diced tomatoes, undrained
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1bay leaf
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3 tspdried oregano
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2 tspdried basil
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1/2 tsppepper
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Pinchsugar
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1/2 tspsalt (optional)
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110 ounce can mushroom pieces and stems, drained
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1lg can hunts thick and rich pasta sauce
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3/4-1 lbof a 1 pound package spaghetti noodles (white or whole wheat)
How to Make Slim Chicken Cacciatore (pronounced catch-a-tori)
- In 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.
- Stir 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