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Parmesan Chicken with Pasta Rags

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  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 4
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Finally, a need for broken lasagna noodles! They're the tasty "rags" in a delicious Italian chicken dish.
Updated Oct 22, 2008
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Ingredients

Chicken

  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup Progresso™ garlic herb bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast halves or thighs

Pasta

  • 8 oz uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Garnish, if desired

  • Fresh basil sprigs
  • Shaved Parmesan cheese
Make With
Progresso Breadcrumbs

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 475°F. In shallow microwavable bowl, stir together 3 cloves garlic, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, 3 tablespoons oil and butter. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute or until butter is melted; stir.
  • 2
    In another shallow bowl, stir together bread crumbs and grated cheese. Coat chicken pieces with garlic mixture; coat with crumb mixture. Place in ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan.
  • 3
    Bake about 20 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut. Meanwhile, cook broken lasagna noodles as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
  • 4
    In 10-inch skillet, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1 clove garlic; cook and stir 1 minute or until tender. Stir in spinach and 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until spinach is cooked. Add cooked noodles, tomatoes and chopped basil; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Serve pasta mixture with chicken. Garnish with basil sprigs and shaved Parmesan cheese.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Serve with a crisp green salad and crusty rolls.

Nutrition

790 Calories, 38g Total Fat, 54g Protein, 59g Total Carbohydrate, 3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
790
Calories from Fat
340
Total Fat
38g
58%
Saturated Fat
9g
43%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
120mg
40%
Sodium
1210mg
50%
Potassium
610mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate
59g
20%
Dietary Fiber
6g
23%
Sugars
3g
Protein
54g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
90%
90%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
30%
30%
Iron
30%
30%
Exchanges:
4 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 6 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 6 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
4
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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