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Spiced Chicken Cacciatore

Simmered in a rich tomato sauce with peppers, mushrooms and whole-wheat pasta, this dish truly satisfies. A touch of curry powder gives it just the right kick.

Type: Chicken, Poultry
Courses: Main Course
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

8 oz 227gUncooked whole-wheat spaghetti
2 teaspoons 10mlOlive oil
1/2 cup 31g / 1.1ozChopped onions
2 cups 186g / 6.6ozGarlic cloves - minced (medium)
1 cup 146g / 5.1ozGreen pepper - diced (medium)
1 cup 237mlSliced mushrooms
1 lb 454g / 16ozRaw boneless skinless chicken breasts - cut into 2" pieces
2 teaspoons 10mlDried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons 7.5mlCurry powder
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlTable salt
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlFreshly-ground black pepper
28 oz 795gCanned diced tomatoes
1/4 cup 36g / 1.3ozChopped fresh parsley

Recipe Instructions

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain, run under warm water and cover with foil to keep warm.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan or stock pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, green pepper and mushrooms. Saute until vegetables are tender and mushrooms release juice, about 4 minutes. Add chicken and saute until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add basil, curry powder, salt and black pepper; stir to coat.

Add tomatoes and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, partially cover and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in parsley.

Transfer spaghetti to four shallow bowls and spoon chicken mixture over top.

This recipe yields 4 servings; about 1 cup of chicken mixture and 1 cup of spaghetti per serving.

Points® Value: 8

Source:
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