Tuscan Pasta
Citrus Herbed Chicken with Asparagus
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
1/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon McCormick Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon McCormick Black Pepper, coarse
ground
1 pound thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken
breasts
1 tablespoon oil
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon McCormick Basil Leaves
1 teaspoon McCormick Oregano Leaves
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into
1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons lemon juice
In shallow dish, mix flour, Parmesan cheese,
garlic powder and pepper. Reserve 2 tablespoons.
Moisten chicken lightly with water. Coat evenly
with remaining flour mixture.
In large nonstick skillet, heat oil on medium heat.
Add 1/2 of the chicken pieces; cook 3 minutes per
side, or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining
chicken, adding additional oil, if necessary. Remove
chicken from skillet; keep warm.
In medium bowl, mix stock, basil, oregano and
reserved flour mixture until well blended. Add to
skillet along with asparagus. Bring to boil. Reduce
heat to low; simmer 3-5 minutes, or until sauce is
slightly thickened, stirring frequently. Stir in lemon
juice. Return chicken to skillet; cook 2 minutes, or
until heated through.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves: 6
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) no-salt added tomato sauce
1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar, divided
2 teaspoons McCormick Garlic Powder
2 teaspoons McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian
Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon McCormick Black Pepper, ground
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound zucchini, sliced
1 package (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
6 ounces pasta, such as spaghetti or linguine
In medium saucepan, mix tomatoes, tomato
sauce, sugar and seasonings. Bring to boil on
medium heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and
simmer 20 minutes.
In large skillet, heat oil on medium-high heat.
Add zucchini, mushrooms and onion; cook and stir
4 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp. Stir
tomato sauce into vegetables.
Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package.
Drain well. Place pasta in serving bowl. Add
vegetable mixture; toss well.
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