FLAVORFUL CHICKEN PASTA

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"I came up with this recipe in college, hoping for a fancy, healthy dish to feed my roommate and me without any leftovers," writes Kathy Armstrong of Post Falls, Idaho. "This pasta is excellent served with a green salad and warmed French bread."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3/4 cup uncooked spiral pasta
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives, drained
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with garlic salt. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in oil for 5 minutes or until no longer pink. , Stir in the tomatoes, basil and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Stir in vinegar. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. , Add olives; heat through. Stir in sour cream until blended (do not boil). Drain pasta; stir into chicken mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 632mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges