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    Chicken Breasts with Creamy Shells


    Source of Recipe


    WW Recipes

    Recipe Introduction


    5 points per serving
    Makes 4 servings

    List of Ingredients




    * 6 ounces uncooked medium shell pasta
    * 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon reduced-calorie tub margarine
    * 1/2 cup chopped fennel
    * 1/2 cup chopped shallots
    * Four 3-ounce skinless boneless chicken breasts
    * 1/4 teaspoon paprika
    * 1/4 teaspoon salt
    * 2 cups thawed frozen chopped spinach, squeezed dry
    * 1 cup skim milk
    * 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    * 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

    Recipe



    1. In large pot of boiling water, cook pasta 8-10 minutes, until tender.
    Drain.

    2. Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, melt margarine over medium-high
    heat; add fennel and shallots. Cook, stirring frequently, 4-5 minutes, until
    tender. Add chicken; sprinkle with paprika and salt. Cook 4-5 minutes on
    each side, until golden and cooked through. Transfer to plate; keep warm.

    3. Add spinach to same skillet; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Stir in milk,
    cheese and vinegar. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, until liquid is
    reduced by half. Add pasta to skillet; toss to mix well.

    4. To serve, arrange each chicken breast on plate with one-fourth of the
    pasta.

    EACH SERVING PROVIDES: 1/4 Milk, 1/2 Fat, 1 1/2 Vegetables, 2 Proteins, 2
    Breads, 30 Optional Calories

    PER SERVING: 355 Calories, 33 g Protein, 6 g Fat, 43 g Carbohydrate, 451 mg
    Sodium, 54 mg Cholesterol, 4 g Dietary Fiber


 

 

 


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