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Easy Chicken Pasta

  • Coat a large skillet with vegetable cooking spray.
  • Add 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil and heat.
  • Add 3 cups of boneless, skinless chicken strips.
  • Sauté for4 minutes, turning to brown all sides.
  • Season with black pepper to taste.
  • Add 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms, 1 teaspoon minced garlic (optional), ¼ cup finely chopped red onion (optional) and 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves.
  • Stir together and simmer, cooking for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Add 1/3 cup reduced-sodium, fat-free chicken broth; heat thoroughly.
  • Cook 1 (8-ounce) package of angel hair pasta according to package; don’t add any fat.
  • Drain and pour into serving bowl.
  • Add chicken mixture and toss to coat.
  • Add ¼ cup reduced-fat Parmesan cheese and toss before serving.

Makes 4-6 servings.