Savory Chicken Italiano
This delicious Savory Chicken Italiano combines tender strips of chicken and earthy mushrooms with a rich layer of melty mozzarella cheese, all baked to perfection. Inspired by classic Italian flavors, this dish brings together succulent chicken, hearty egg noodles, and a flavorful chicken broth, making it a satisfying meal for family and friends. It’s perfect for a cozy dinner or meal prep, and can easily be customized with your favorite herbs and spices. Enjoy this wholesome dish that’s sure to please the palate, while keeping the points low at only 7 WW points per serving!
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Servings
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Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
Fresh mushrooms
8 ounces (sliced)
Boneless skinless chicken breasts
16 ounces (cut into thin strips)
Liquid egg substitute
1/2 cup
Dry breadcrumbs
1 cup
Light margarine
2 tablespoons
Fat-free mozzarella cheese slices
6 ounces
Fat-free chicken broth
3/4 cup
Egg noodles
8 ounces
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a 13x9x2-inch baking dish, layer half of the sliced mushrooms evenly on the bottom.
3
In a shallow dish, dip the chicken strips into the liquid egg substitute, ensuring they are well-coated, and then roll them in the dry breadcrumbs until fully covered.
4
In a skillet over medium heat, melt the light margarine. Add the breaded chicken strips and cook until browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
5
Once browned, place the chicken strips on top of the mushrooms in the baking dish.
6
Layer the remaining mushrooms over the chicken, followed by the fat-free mozzarella cheese slices.
7
In the same skillet used for browning the chicken, add the fat-free chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits, and pour it over the chicken and mushrooms in the baking dish.
8
Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
9
While the chicken bakes, prepare the egg noodles according to the package directions, omitting oil and salt. Drain well.
10
Serve the chicken and mushrooms over a bed of hot egg noodles, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savory Chicken Italiano?
Savory Chicken Italiano is a flavorful dish featuring breaded chicken strips, fresh mushrooms, and melted mozzarella cheese served over egg noodles.
How many Weight Watchers points is this recipe?
This recipe contains approximately 7 WW points per serving.
What kind of chicken is best for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 16 ounces of boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into thin strips.
What oven temperature is required?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) before baking.
How many ounces of mushrooms are needed?
You will need 8 ounces of fresh, sliced mushrooms.
Can I use real eggs instead of egg substitute?
Yes, you can use regular eggs, though the nutritional information and WW points will change.
How do I bread the chicken?
Dip the chicken strips into the liquid egg substitute and then roll them in dry breadcrumbs until fully covered.
Why do I need to brown the chicken in a skillet?
Browning the chicken in light margarine for 3-4 minutes per side helps set the breading and adds flavor before baking.
What size baking dish should I use?
A 13x9x2-inch baking dish is the recommended size for this recipe.
How much fat-free mozzarella cheese is used?
The recipe requires 6 ounces of fat-free mozzarella cheese slices.
What type of broth is used for the sauce?
The recipe uses 3/4 cup of fat-free chicken broth poured over the layered ingredients.
Should I cover the dish while baking?
Yes, cover the baking dish with foil to keep the moisture in while it bakes.
How long does the chicken need to bake?
Bake the dish for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
What is the base for serving this chicken?
The chicken and mushrooms are served over 8 ounces of hot egg noodles.
How should the egg noodles be prepared?
Prepare them according to package directions, but omit oil and salt to keep it healthy.
Can I use different types of pasta?
Yes, you can substitute egg noodles with other pastas like rotini or fettuccine if preferred.
Is this recipe suitable for meal prep?
Yes, Savory Chicken Italiano stores well and can be easily reheated for future meals.
Can I add extra vegetables?
Absolutely! Bell peppers or spinach would be great additions to the mushroom layers.
What is the role of the light margarine?
Two tablespoons of light margarine are used in the skillet to brown the breaded chicken.
How do I assemble the layers in the baking dish?
Layer half the mushrooms, then the browned chicken, then the remaining mushrooms, and finally the cheese.
What should I do with the skillet after browning the chicken?
Add the chicken broth to the skillet to scrape up any browned bits for extra flavor before pouring it over the chicken.
Can I make this recipe gluten-free?
Yes, by using gluten-free breadcrumbs and gluten-free pasta alternatives.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 8 main ingredients including chicken, mushrooms, cheese, noodles, broth, margarine, egg substitute, and breadcrumbs.
Is this dish considered comfort food?
Yes, it is tagged as comfort food due to its hearty chicken, cheese, and pasta combination.
What garnish is suggested?
You can garnish the final dish with fresh herbs if desired.
Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?
Yes, though it may change the calorie count and WW points.
Does this recipe contain sugar?
Based on the ingredients list, there is no added sugar in this recipe.
How many dry breadcrumbs are needed?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of dry breadcrumbs.
Can I use fresh mozzarella instead of fat-free slices?
Yes, but keep in mind that fresh mozzarella has a higher fat content than fat-free slices.
Is this dish easy to customize?
Yes, it is very easy to customize with your favorite herbs and spices to suit your palate.