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Tomato-Basil Chicken

Tomato-Basil Chicken
Recipe Tip
Wild about Whole Wheat
Whole wheat flour is a great way to help fill your day with fiber. Fiber works to maintain your digestive system by keeping things moving.
Substitution
No fresh tomatoes? Two cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen® diced tomatoes, drained, make a great substitute. Keep a stash of canned tomatoes so you can make this quick dinner anytime!
Did You Know?
Many different olive oils are available. Extra-virgin, from the first pressing of the olives, has a fruity flavor that doesn't take well to heat. Go ahead and use the less-expensive pure olive oil when heating the oil.
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Full of fresh pesto flavors, this saucy chicken dish rests on a bed of hot fettuccine. From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:20 min
Start to Finish:20 min
makes:4 servings (1 1/2 cups each)

8oz uncooked whole wheat fettuccine
2teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
1medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1clove garlic, finely chopped
3medium tomatoes, chopped (2 1/2 cups)
2cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey breast
3tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2teaspoon salt
1/8teaspoon red pepper sauce
1.Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package. Cover to keep warm.
2.Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil, stirring occasionally, until onion is crisp-tender. Stir in remaining ingredients except fettuccine; reduce heat to medium.
3.Cover; cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is hot and tomatoes are soft. Serve over fettuccine.

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 360 (Calories from Fat 60); Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 55mg; Sodium 540mg; Total Carbohydrate 47g (Dietary Fiber 6g, Sugars 5g); Protein 30g % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 20%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 6%; Iron 15% Exchanges: 3 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 3 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 3 MyPyramid Servings: 1 tsp Fats & Oils, 2 oz-equivalents Grains, 2 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans, 3/4 c Vegetables 
*% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
 
19 Reviews

 
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WOW!!!!!
This is sooooo good! I have made it many times because of how good it tastes. As a teen, its my chore in the family to make super so i needed an easy recipe that wouldnt taste bad. this is the best meal i have ever made. the whole wheat noodles dont add or detract any taste at all!
Posted at 3:49 PM on August 25 2009 by Naninator
 
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this is an awsome recipe the best I have found in long time Thanks
Posted at 5:12 PM on June 3 2009 by dhamby
 
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Tomato-Basil Chicken
This was the first time my husband and I tried whole wheat pasta and we loved it. This recipe is excellent!
Posted at 11:21 AM on April 13 2009 by KaraWal
 
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My kids loved this one!
My wife and kids wolfed this one. They were shocked when they found out it was so healthy. This one goes in the cookbook.
Posted at 11:20 AM on April 13 2009 by billydtharp
 
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Really Good
I made this for a Wellness Lunch-n-Learn at the office and this was a big hit. Many of the folks had never tried whole wheat pasta and found it was really good. Many took a copy of the recipe with them. Very easy to make and so full of flavor. I did use diced tomatoes and rotisserie chicken but really easy to put together, matter of fact did it right in the office that morning and put everything in the crockpot and was ready for lunch. Everyone could smell the wonderful aroma throughout the office.
Posted at 3:27 PM on March 31 2009 by mlseeman
 
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Easy & tasty!
Will definitely make again, so fresh and flavorful! I add a little more Tabasco.
Posted at 9:46 AM on September 29 2008 by lucymsp
 
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tomato-basil chicken
great recipe, will make it again
Posted at 3:00 PM on September 23 2008 by sherinrick
 
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Delicious
This is a great recipe. I LOVE the tomatos. Will make this again.
Posted at 9:57 AM on September 15 2008 by asmith
 
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delish!
I made this just as directed using fresh basil. Only had regular spaghetti so I did sub that. Next time I'll add some red pepper flakes or more hot sauce as this was not spicey at all. Very yummy though!
Posted at 1:33 PM on August 5 2008 by ChrisinNH
 
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Very Easy and Tasty!
I can't really cook per se but with this recipe, there'd be no mistakes. Instead of using fresh tomatoes, I used canned tomatoes to make it simpler. It's so delicious that everyone thought I've been cooking for years. hehehe. If they only knew...... :)
Posted at 8:20 AM on June 23 2008 by joan_gozo
 
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Simple and Delicious!
This is one of my favorite recipes now! It was so simple (I also used a can of diced tomatoes instead) and delicious using organic vegetables. Best yet - I was able to let it simmer while preparing my salad and other meals for the week and then when I was done - it was ready. Great left-over as well.
Posted at 9:53 AM on May 13 2008 by kristi
 
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YUM!
We substitute a can of diced tomatoes and add lots of extra garlic to give this already amazing recipe some extra kick. We found the recipe last week and have already made it three times! This is a keeper.
Posted at 9:43 AM on March 19 2008 by Sue
 
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This Rocks!
I have made this dinner twice and each time my husband, a wonderful cook himself, raved! The flavors are so wonderful together - much more elegant than spaghetti. It is very easy and with lite or whole wheat pasta it is 5 points on Weight Watchers! Delicious.
Posted at 9:39 AM on February 4 2008 by Paulette in Michigan
 
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Awesome
I added mushrooms to this recipe (because I love mushrooms) it was fantastic!
Posted at 9:39 AM on January 28 2008 by Lotus Blossom
 
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SOOO easy
I'm not much of a cook, but after making this dish, I felt gourmet! It tastes phenomenal and looks like you spent a lot more time in the kitchen than you actually did. Highly recommended.
Posted at 3:22 PM on January 25 2008 by Lisa
 
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Delicious!
What a delicious flavors with unexpectedly bold flavors and such a simple and minimal recipe list! Even better is that most all of the ingredients can be prepared before-hand (chopping tom/onions & cooking chicken), so that the actual cook time is minimal.
Posted at 9:50 AM on January 11 2008 by Jessie
 
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I was great! I couldn't believe how good it tasted!
Posted at 9:41 AM on December 13 2007 by mary207k
 
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Pretty Good
This was a pretty good way for my family and I to start to eat healthy it is a lot like spaghetti but not so filling that you feel overfull. I will be making this one again
Posted at 10:12 AM on November 8 2007 by sinjun13
 
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tomato- basil chicken
My husband and I loved this recipe! I put it in my recipe box! I needed to use up my regular fettuchine noodles, so I will have to try the whole wheat ones next time!
Posted at 9:38 AM on October 29 2007 by