Italian Chicken Pasta Stir Fry
Portion Size: 1 ½ cups; ½ cup chicken, ½ cup vegetables, ½ cup pasta
Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings
| Ingredients | Notes: |
| 16-ounce package linguine | May use whole grain |
| 1 large zucchini | Washed, trimmed and sliced. |
| 1 large onion | Washed, peeled and sliced. |
| 3 large tomatoes | Washed, peeled, seeded, and chopped. |
| 1/4 cup fresh parsley | Washed, trimmed and chopped. |
| 1 tablespoon olive oil | |
| 2 large garlic cloves | Wash, peeled and minced |
| 1 teaspoon dried basil | |
| 1 teaspoon dried oregano | |
| 1/4 teaspoon salt | |
| 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper | |
| 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese | |
| 8 (4 oz.) boneless skinless chicken breasts |
Directions:
| Steps: | Directions: | Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance |
| 1 | In a large skillet sauté chicken until lightly browned. Remove chicken and slice into strips. | Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F. |
| 2 | Cook pasta according to directions. Keep warm. | |
| 3 | In the same large skillet, sauté zucchini, onion, tomatoes, and garlic. Stir fry 2 to 3 minutes, until crisp tender. | |
| 4 | Add basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir fry for 15 seconds. | |
| 5 | Add chicken and heat. Remove from heat and toss with pasta and parmesan cheese. Serve immediately. |
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