Chicken With Basil Cream Sauce and Deliciously Deluxe Spaghetti With Olive Oil and Garlic!

This is a very quick and tasty recipe! David thoroughly enjoyed it and it is HEALTHY!!!

Chicken With Basil Cream Sauce

Yield: 4 servings

NI: 234 calories, 6g total fat, 0g fiber

1/4c fine dry bread crumbs

1 tbsp snipped fresh basil or 3/4 tsp dried basil, crushed

1/8 tsp paprika

1/8 tsp ground black pepper

1 tbsp butter melted

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/4 lb total)

2/3c reduced fat milk

2 tsp all purpose flour

3/4 tsp instant chicken bouillon granules.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In small bowl, combine bread crumbs, 2 tsp of the fresh basil or 1/2 tsp of the dried basil, paprika and pepper. Drizzle with melted butter; toss gently to combine.

Arrange chicken in 2 quart rectangular baking dish. Sprinkle chicken with crumb mixture; press gently onto chicken to coat. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. (170 degrees F).

Meanwhile for sauce; In small saucepan, combine milk, flour, bouillon granules, and remaining dried herb (if using). Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Stir in remaining fresh herb (if using). Serve chicken with sauce.

Deliciously Deluxe Spaghetti With Olive Oil and Garlic

Yield : 8 servings

4 points per serving

3/4 pound uncooked spaghetti

1/8 cup olive oil

1/4 cup fat-free chicken broth

3 clove garlic clove(s)

1/4 tsp chili powder

1/4 cup parsley

1/4 cup 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese

1/8 tsp table salt

Bring large pot salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and return to a boil. Cook for 5-7 minutes until pasta is al dente. Remove from heat and drain.

Heat olive oil and broth in a pan over low heat. Add garlic and chili flakes and simmer approximately 3-5 minutes or until garlic is golden.

Toss pasta with garlic oil and parsley until well combined. Season well with salt and pepper if you cheese and serve.

Garnish each portion with Parmesan cheese.