Cali Chicken And Pasta

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package whole wheat spaghetti (i love ronzoni smart taste)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced (optional)
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken, cubed
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried italian herb seasoning
• 1 (16 ounce) package california-blend frozen vegetables, thawed
• 1 cup italian dressing, zesty
• 1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese
• reserved pasta water

Recipe

• 1 break spaghetti in half and cook just to al dente according to package directions. before draining, reserve about a cup of the cooking water.
• 2 meanwhile, in a large skillet coated with nonstick spray over medium-high heat, saute onion and mushrooms until golden.
• 3 sprinkle chicken with pepper and italian seasoning. add to skillet and cook just until browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
• 4 add thawed vegetables, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. cook 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp.
• 5 stir in pasta, dressing and cheese. cook until warmed through.
• 6 if mixture becomes dry, gradually add reserved water as needed.