Italian Sauced Chicken over Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp olive oil , only if using stovetop method
3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp basil
1 tsp fennel seed
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 bay leaf
12 -16 oz pasta , spaghetti , corkscrew, your choice
parmesan cheese

Directions:

STOVETOP METHOD: In a large pot, heat olive oil. Add chicken pieces, onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic.
Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often for about 10 minutes.
Add all remaining ingredients EXCEPT pasta.
Bring to a soft boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes. Remove the bay leaf.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling water according to package. Drain.
Place pasta in 1 large plate or individual plates and serve saucy chicke mixture over top.
Sprinkle w/ parmesan cheese , if desired.
SLOWCOOKER METHOD: Place cut-up raw chicken in slowcooker. No olive oil necessary.
Mix together all reamining ingredients EXCEPT pasta; pour over the chicken.
Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours or until chicken is done. Remove the bay leaf.
When done, boil pasta in salted water per package directions. Drain.
Follow serving directions as written under stovetop directions.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	300.96 Kcal (1260 kJ)
Calories from fat	82.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.16g	14%
Cholesterol	116.8mg	39%
Sodium	771.63mg	32%
Potassium	613.6mg	13%
Total Carbs	18.88g	6%
Sugars	3.61g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.11g	4%
Protein	37.26g	75%
Vitamin C	18.3mg	30%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	7mg	39%
Calcium	32.7mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	99.28 Kcal (416 kJ)
Calories from fat	27.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.02g	14%
Cholesterol	38.53mg	39%
Sodium	254.55mg	32%
Potassium	202.42mg	13%
Total Carbs	6.23g	6%
Sugars	1.19g	14%
Dietary Fiber	0.37g	4%
Protein	12.29g	75%
Vitamin C	6mg	30%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	12%
Iron	2.3mg	39%
Calcium	10.8mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

6.6

Points
8

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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