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Comfort in a Pot

Hello Friends.

Here's one that will have you proudly ringing the dinner bell.

It doesn't even have a name--just a big mish mash of flavours!
Let's call it Veggie Italiano with Chicken and Bacon!  ha ha

I love a good comfort meal, but don't always love what goes into it!  (fat, sodium, starch)  Here's one that's Italian in nature, free of all the 'guck', boasting only fresh, quality ingredients and best of all, it's so darn easy!

You can use pasta, I used spaghetti squash.


Slice them in half, scoop the seeds out, cook rind side up (not like the picture) in a dish with some water for 40-45 min at 375.

Fry up the meat of your choice.  I chose chicken breast. (red onions in there too!)



Now, the sauce.  I used a fresh jar from the local Italian Market, it was just pureed tomatoes.  I added some chopped fresh basil...



...chopped veggies (mushrooms and zucchini)...


...and my 'go to' Club House Seasoning...Parmesan & Herbs...



It does contain some sodium but only about a quarter of the amount you get in salt.  So worth it!

I also cooked up two pieces of low sodium turkey bacon and crumbled them into the pot...I like the smoky flavour.



Add in the cooked chicken, get it bubbling then reduce heat, cover and simmer for as long as you want.  (or until veggies are cooked)

 
Serve over squash, pasta or rice.  This will be a great lunch tomorrow, too!  I'm just going to eat it with a spoon, like stew!
 
Enjoy.
 
Toby
 


Comments

  1. *M*November 29, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    This looks so yummy! I love that it is clean and I know what is in it. No hidden, scary ingredients:)
    Thanks, please post more!
    Mare

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