SPICED RUBBED ROASTED CHICKEN WITH PUMPKIN-SAGE GRITS

Spiced Rubbed Roasted Chicken with Pumpkin-Sage Grits image

Fresh sage adds wonderful flavor to a side made with instant grits and canned pumpkin-the perfect accompaniment to this spice-rubbed roasted chicken.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/8 tsp. ground allspice
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
2 tsp. oil
1-1/2 cups water
2/3 cup quick-cooking grits
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage
3 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

Heat oven to 400ºF.
Combine first 3 ingredients. Place chicken in 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray; brush with oil, then rub with cinnamon mixture.
Bake 20 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).
Meanwhile, bring water to boil in medium saucepan. Stir in grits. Add pumpkin and sage; mix well. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 5 to 7 min. or until thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in cheese.
Serve chicken with grits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 29 g