Main dishes

Chicken Cacciatore Pronto

photo by:kraft

Quick-cooking chicken thighs are tender in no time, saucy and cheesy and served with pasta. Scrumptious, low-fat and low-cal.

time

prep:

45 min

total:

45 min

servings

total:

4 servings

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What You Need

Tbsp. KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing

bone-in chicken thighs (1-1/2 lb.), skin removed

small red peppers, chopped

can (14-1/2 oz.) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained

1/3

cup tomato paste

cloves garlic, minced

1/2

lb. whole wheat spaghetti, uncooked

1/4

cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

1/2

cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Make It

HEAT dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 10 min. or until evenly browned, turning occasionally.

STIR in next 4 ingredients; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 20 min. or until chicken is done (165°F), stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.

REMOVE skillet from heat. Add Parmesan to chicken mixture; stir. Sprinkle with mozzarella; let stand 5 min. or until melted.

DRAIN spaghetti; place on platter. Top with chicken mixture.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Special Extra

Add 1/4 cup sliced black olives along with the peppers, tomatoes, tomato paste and garlic.

Food Facts

Since chicken thighs do not need long slow cooking times in order to tenderize them, they are more practical for quick weeknight dinners than other budget meat cuts.

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cjbyland

posted:

5/23/2013

This goes together quickly and is really flavorful. I added mushrooms to the sauce - great!

adebarge

posted:

11/27/2012

This is a keeper. I made this last night and the kids loved it. I did add the olive's that is in the extra part of this recipe. When everyone eats, licks their fingers and goes back for second's, mom scored a winner. I have picky kids, too.

Lovejones101

posted:

7/18/2012

yummy this recipe had my kitchen smelling soooo... good and it tasted great. We added krafts queso blanco cheese on top with parmesean and it was great

SLF626

posted:

7/9/2012

I made this recipe tonight and it was absolutely delicious. I'm changing to a much more healthy lifestyle and am constantly looking for recipes that are as tasty as high fat and high calorie dishes. This is very full of flavor and just hits the spot. I used a little bit more dressing, however it was light dressing so it was 15 calories/2 tbs. That cut a lot of calories out! Also, I used only 2 servings of frozen grilled chicken strips which were 100 calories per serving - made the recipe easier. I also used whole grain pasta (bought it by accident) which is about 30 calories less than the whole wheat (at least compared to what I saw at the store). This was such a great healthy recipe that didn't compromise on flavor a bit!

anne1900

posted:

7/9/2012

I am thrilled to find this top of the stove recipe! Also, for chicken thighs! We both love chicken thighs so this was excellent. I found this extremely easy to make, both my husband and I love it! Will definately make it again.

Barterbabe30

posted:

5/16/2012

Just made this tonight for the first time and it was really good. The only thing I did different was I used boneless skinless chicken breast and sliced them thin. I also only used 1 red pepper instead of 2. I was afraid it wouldn't have enough tomato sauce, but it ended up being plenty. I used 1 can of organic diced tomatoes, and 1 can of organic tomato paste. Served with garlic bread. It was a quick and easy meal.

a cook

posted:

4/6/2012

quick, fast, and in a hurry recipe...loved it and so did the family. hubby is a REEEEEEEEALLY picky eater (usually meat and tater boy) but he loved it too! will sooo fix again.

Alexias

posted:

3/7/2012

Would definitely have this again. My elderly father, who is as picky as a teenager, loved this. Definitely a keeper.

pdesski

posted:

1/6/2012

The red peppers in this dish were such a tasty compliment to the sauce and the chicken. I thought it was delicious for the amount of effort required.

a cook

posted:

10/26/2011

This is a delicious and super easy way to impress your family with your culinary skills!! I love it!