Monday, January 10, 2011

Feeling Like an Italian Chef While Keeping the Waistline of an American Girl

I am loving this light Italian recipe! This recipes comes together fast and is delicious.

Tortellini Primavera

Prep/Total Time: 30 min
Yield: 5 Servings

1 pkg. (19 oz) frozen cheese tortellini
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, baked and chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. butter
2/3 cup fat free milk
1 pkg. (8 oz) fat free cream cheese, cubed
1 pkg. (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 large tomato, chopped
1/4 shredded Parmesan cheese

1. Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the chicken, onion, and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in milk; heat through. Stir in cream cheese until blended. Add spinach and Italian seasoning; heat through.

2. Drain the tortellini; toss with the sauce and tomato. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts: 1 1/4 cup equals 341 calories, 10 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 671 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 23 g protein.

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