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Spiced Chicken Cacciatore

5
Points® value
Total Time
50 min
Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Simmered in a rich tomato sauce with peppers, mushrooms and whole-wheat pasta, this dish truly satisfies. A touch of curry powder gives it just the right kick.

Ingredients

Uncooked whole wheat spaghetti

8 oz

Olive oil

2 tsp(s)

Onion

½ cup(s), chopped

Garlic

2 clove(s), large, minced

Bell pepper

1 cup(s), green, diced

Mushrooms

1 cup(s), sliced

Uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast

1 pound(s), cut into 2-inch pieces

Dried basil

2 tsp(s)

Curry powder

1½ tsp(s)

Table salt

½ tsp(s)

Black pepper

¼ pinch(es)

Canned diced tomatoes

28 oz

Fresh parsley

¼ cup(s)

Instructions

  1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain, run under warm water and cover with foil to keep warm.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan or stock pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, green pepper and mushrooms. Sauté until vegetables are tender and mushrooms release juice, about 4 minutes. Add chicken and sauté until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add basil, curry powder, salt and black pepper; stir to coat.
  3. Add tomatoes and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, partially cover and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in parsley.
  4. Transfer spaghetti to four shallow bowls and spoon chicken mixture over top. Yields about 1 cup of chicken mixture and 1 cup of spaghetti per serving.