Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Creamy Cauliflower Pasta

  • Prep 35 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup frozen cauliflower
  • 1 1/3 cups hot water
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 box Chicken Helperâ„¢ crispy Parmesan chicken
  • 1 cup frozen sweet peas
  • 1 lb uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts (thawed if frozen)
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps

  • 1
    Cook frozen cauliflower as directed on package. Place cooked cauliflower in food processor. Cover; process until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl as necessary. Set aside.
  • 2
    In 2-quart heavy saucepan, stir hot water, 1 1/2 cups milk, 2 tablespoons of the butter, and the sauce mix and uncooked pasta (from Chicken Helper box). Heat just to boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Add cauliflower and frozen peas to pasta. Cook 2 minutes longer. Keep warm.
  • 3
    Cut each chicken breast into 3 to 5 slices, holding knife at an angle. (Slices should be about 1/2 inch thick.) Place chicken in medium bowl or food-storage plastic bag. Pour 1 tablespoon milk over chicken to moisten. Add seasoned crumbs (from Chicken Helper box); coat chicken with crumbs.
  • 4
    In 10- or 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the oil over medium heat until butter is melted. Carefully add chicken; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until golden brown on bottom. Reduce heat to medium-low. Turn chicken; cook 4 to 6 minutes longer or until golden brown and no longer pink in center. Serve with pasta.

  • Use your kids' favorite veggies, like cooked broccoli or sliced cooked carrots, in place of the peas.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
400
Calories from Fat
160
Total Fat
17g
27%
Saturated Fat
8g
38%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
70mg
24%
Sodium
720mg
30%
Potassium
280mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
34g
11%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Sugars
4g
Protein
25g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
8%
8%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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