CHICKEN ITALIANO

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Spaghetti sauce, fresh basil and Parmesan cheese give this saucy chicken thigh and pasta dish its tasty Italian flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
2 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs
3 carrots, peeled, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1/4 cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing
4 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook and stir bacon in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Add chicken to drippings in pan; cook 3 min. on each side or until browned on both sides. Transfer chicken to plate.
  • Add carrots, celery and onions to drippings in pan; cook 5 min., stirring frequently. Stir in pasta sauce and dressing. Add chicken and any juices from plate; simmer on medium-low heat 30 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF), stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Drain pasta; place on plate. Top with chicken mixture; sprinkle with bacon, basil and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 620 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 30 g

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