Name: Chicken Italiano
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: Makes 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped; 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs; 3 carrots, peeled, sliced; 2 stalks celery, sliced; 1 onion, chopped; 1 jar (24 oz.) OLIVO by CLASSICO Traditional Pasta Sauce; 1/4 cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing; 4 cups penne pasta, uncooked; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

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Cook and stir bacon in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Add chicken to drippings in pan; cook 3 min. on each side or until browned on both sides. Transfer chicken to plate.
Add carrots, celery and onions to drippings in pan; cook 5 min., stirring frequently. Stir in pasta sauce and dressing. Add chicken and any juices from plate; simmer on medium-low heat 30 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF), stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
Drain pasta; place on plate. Top with chicken mixture; sprinkle with bacon, basil and cheese.

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Food Facts

It is important to use pasta that matches the sauce you are serving with it. For this recipe, it is best to use short pasta with nooks and crannies that can help catch and hold the robust sauce.

Servings

Makes 8 servings.

Healthy Living

Good source of vitamin A or C
Generally Nutritious
Diabetes Center

Nutrition Bonus

The carrots in this Italian-inspired meal are rich in vitamin A.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size Makes 8 servings.
AMOUNT PER SERVING
Calories	490

Total fat	16g
Saturated fat	5g
Cholesterol	80mg
Sodium	620mg
Carbohydrate	54g
Dietary fiber	5g
Sugars	9g
Protein	30g
% Daily Value
Vitamin A	150 %DV
Vitamin C	4 %DV
Calcium	6 %DV
Iron	20 %DV

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.