slim chicken cacciatore (pronounced catch-a-tori)

Name: Slim Chicken Cacciatore (pronounced catch-a-tori)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound(s) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 teaspoon(s) 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(s) garlic, minced; 1 can(s) (14-1/2 ounces) italian diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 - bay leaf; 3 teaspoon(s) dried oregano; 2 teaspoon(s) dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper; Pinch - sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt (optional); 1 - 10 ounce can mushroom pieces and stems, drained; 1 - lg can hunts thick and rich pasta sauce; 3/4-1 pound(s) of a 1 pound package spaghetti noodles (white or whole wheat)

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Deb Wilson

New Glasgow, NS

Updated on Jan 2, 2013

We love this with the big chunks of veggies and there are only 6 g of fat (1 of saturated) per serving.

Rate

prep time 45 Min

cook time 2 Hr

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 teaspoons 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 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 - bay leaf
3 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Pinch - sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 - 10 ounce can mushroom pieces and stems, drained
1 - lg can hunts thick and rich pasta sauce
3/4-1 pound of a 1 pound package spaghetti noodles (white or whole wheat)

How To Make slim chicken cacciatore (pronounced catch-a-tori)

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Stir 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.
Step 3

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.
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