Mediterranean Chicken Bake

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 55 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/8-inch slices
  • 1/2 cup uncooked rosamarina or orzo pasta
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 jar (26 oz) roasted tomato and garlic pasta sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 6 sheets frozen phyllo (filo) pastry (14x9 inch), thawed (from 1-lb box)
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 3-quart glass casserole with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook chicken over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Stir in onion, zucchini, pasta and water. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • 2
    Stir in tomatoes, pasta sauce, cheese and Italian seasoning. Spoon mixture into casserole. Brush top of each of phyllo sheet with melted butter. Crumple each phyllo sheet and place on top of chicken mixture in casserole. (See photo for example on how to cover top of chicken mixture.)
  • 3
    Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until phyllo is golden brown.

  • To keep phyllo dough from drying out, dampen paper towels with water, and keep the sheets of dough covered with dampened paper towels until needed.
  • Rosamarina is a tiny rice-shaped pasta. It's ideal for casseroles and soups and makes a great substitute for rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
490
Calories from Fat
190
Total Fat
21g
32%
Saturated Fat
10g
49%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
80mg
27%
Sodium
930mg
39%
Potassium
850mg
24%
Total Carbohydrate
45g
15%
Dietary Fiber
4g
16%
Sugars
14g
Protein
32g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
25%
25%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
35%
35%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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