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Chicken Parmesan

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Chicken Parmesan

2 ½ OZ. PROTEIN*, 1 VEGGIE, AND 1 CARB PER SERVING

Ingredients:

  • 2 ½ oz. skinless chicken breast, cooked

  • 2 ½ oz. fat free mozzarella, shredded

  • ½ cup cooked whole-wheat pasta

  • ¼ cup low fat pasta sauce

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350º.

  2. Place chicken in a small non-stick baking dish.

  3. Cover chicken with pasta sauce, then sprinkle on mozzarella.

  4. Bake until cheese is melted and slightly browned (about 15-20 minutes).

  5. Combine pasta with garlic powder and parmesan, then add a little fat free margarine (no more that 1 tbsp) if desired.

  6. Serve with a salad and fat free dressing.

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Tomato Basil Chicken

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Tomato Basil Chicken

4 ½ OZ. PROTEIN, 1 VEGGIE, AND 1 CARB PER SERVING

Ingredients:

  • 4 ½ oz chicken, after cooked

  • ½ medium tomato, chopped

  • ¼ cup water or chicken broth*

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

  • 2 tbsp chopped onion

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 3 leaves basil, rolled & sliced

  • 1/8 tsp oregano, fresh or dried

  • ¼ tsp garlic powder

  • ¼ tsp onion powder

  • cayenne pepper (to taste)

  • black pepper (to taste)

  • salt-free seasoning blend (ex: Mrs. Dash) (to taste)

  • ½ cup whole wheat pasta, cooked

Instructions:

  1. Lightly brown the chicken in small saucepan with lemon juice on MED. Weigh to get 4.5 oz portion and return to saucepan.

  2. Add garlic, onion, spices & water or broth.

  3. After chicken is cooked, add fresh tomatoes and basil.

  4. Continue cooking for 5-10 minutes.

  5. Add pepper and salt-free seasoning blend to taste, garnish with fresh basil.

  6. Serve along side the cooked whole wheat pasta.

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