Mediterranean Chicken Bake

Name: Mediterranean Chicken Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed; 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup); 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/8-inch slices; 1/2 cup uncooked rosamarina or orzo pasta; 1/2 cup water; 2 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped; 1 jar (26 oz) roasted tomato and garlic pasta sauce; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz); 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 6 sheets frozen phyllo (filo) pastry (14x9 inch), thawed (from 1-lb box); 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

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Prep 20 min
Total 55 min
Ingredients 11
Servings 6

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Updated Jan 5, 2012

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/8-inch slices
1/2 cup uncooked rosamarina or orzo pasta
1/2 cup water
2 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped
1 jar (26 oz) roasted tomato and garlic pasta sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
6 sheets frozen phyllo (filo) pastry (14x9 inch), thawed (from 1-lb box)
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Directions

1

Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 3-quart glass casserole with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook chicken over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Stir in onion, zucchini, pasta and water. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
2

Stir in tomatoes, pasta sauce, cheese and Italian seasoning. Spoon mixture into casserole. Brush top of each of phyllo sheet with melted butter. Crumple each phyllo sheet and place on top of chicken mixture in casserole. (See photo for example on how to cover top of chicken mixture.)
3

Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until phyllo is golden brown.

Expert Tips

tip 1
To keep phyllo dough from drying out, dampen paper towels with water, and keep the sheets of dough covered with dampened paper towels until needed.
tip 2
Rosamarina is a tiny rice-shaped pasta. It's ideal for casseroles and soups and makes a great substitute for rice.

Nutrition Information

490 Calories, 21g Total Fat, 32g Protein, 45g Total Carbohydrate, 14g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 490

Calories from Fat: 190

Total Fat: 21g; 32%

Saturated Fat: 10g; 49%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 80mg; 27%

Sodium: 930mg; 39%

Potassium: 850mg; 24%

Total Carbohydrate: 45g; 15%

Dietary Fiber: 4g; 16%

Sugars: 14g

Protein: 32g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 25%; 25%

Vitamin C: 20%; 20%

Calcium: 35%; 35%

Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.