Ingredients

  • 4 ounces uncooked linguine
  • 1/2 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Dash of ground red pepper
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 2 cups light no sugar-added tomato-and-basil pasta sauce
  • 4 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • Basil sprigs (optional)

Method

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  • While pasta cooks, combine breadcrumbs and seasoning in a shallow dish. Dip chicken in egg white; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and salt, and dredge in breadcrumbs.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, red pepper, and wine to pan, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Cook 1 minute. Add pasta sauce; cook 1 minute or until bubbly.
  • Arrange chicken over sauce; top each breast half with a spoonful of sauce, and sprinkle with cheeses. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until chicken is done.
  • Drain pasta. Serve chicken and sauce over pasta. Garnish with basil, if desired.