ITALIAN CHICKEN TENDERLOINS

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My friend made this meal for my husband and me after our first child was born. Since chicken tenderloin recipes can be so caloric, I trimmed down the fat and carbs, but we love it just the same. -Beth Ann Stein, Richmond, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1-1/8 teaspoons paprika, divided
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1-1/4 cups water
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins

Steps:

In a small saucepan, saute onion and 1/8 teaspoon paprika in 1 teaspoon oil until tender. Stir in the water, tomato paste, bay leaf, bouillon and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large shallow dish, combine the flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, oregano and remaining paprika. Add chicken; turn to coat. , In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook half of the chicken in 1 teaspoon oil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm; repeat with remaining chicken and oil. Discard bay leaf. Serve sauce with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges