Note: This recipe is especially for teens with
lactose intolerance. Teens with lactose intolerance often need to
limit or avoid dairy products.
Your taste buds will really enjoy this flavorful, lactose-free
dish. Serve with a side of garlic bread and your favorite
vegetable.
Prep time:
45 minutes
Ingredients:
18 oz. chicken breast, cut into small pieces (1/2" square)
1/2 c. onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (14.5 oz.) of diced tomato
1 1/2 c. sliced mushrooms
1/3 c. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. rosemary
1/4 c. tomato paste
cooking spray
3 1/3 c. cooked pasta
Directions:
- Spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Sauté onion, garlic and mushrooms in large skillet for 5
minutes over low heat.
- Add raw chicken pieces to large skillet with onions, garlic,
and mushrooms.
- Cook chicken over medium high heat until no longer pink.
- Once chicken is cooked, add diced tomatoes, tomato paste,
balsamic vinegar, and spices to the chicken mixture.
- Mix together well and simmer over medium low heat for 20
minutes.
- Toss 1 cup of sauce with 2/3 cup of cooked pasta for each
serving.
Serves:
5
Serving size:
1 cup of sauce with 2/3 cup of cooked pasta
Nutritional analysis (per serving):
378 calories
39 g protein
5 g fat
43 g carbohydrate
3 g fiber
88 mg cholesterol
748 mg sodium
51 mg calcium
3 mg iron
Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient
brands used.
Variations and suggestions:
- Use low-sodium canned tomatoes and tomato paste if want to
decrease the amount of sodium.
- Add soy cheeses, such as mozzarella or parmesan.
- If you want a thicker sauce, add more tomato paste.
- If you want a thinner sauce, use less tomato paste.
Reviewed by:
Allison Brinkley, RD, LD/N, CNSD
Date reviewed: October 2003
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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