Italian Chicken Legs with Spinach Fettuccine

A hearty tomato sauce and spinach fettuccine make this a colorful and tasty Italian dish.

Prep Time 
Cook Time 
Total Time 
Servings 
4

Ingredients 

1 tablespoon olive oil
5 to 8 (24 ounces) Gold'n Plump® Chicken Drumsticks
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian-style stewed tomatoes
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 ounces spinach fettuccine

Instructions 

Bring large pot of water to a boil over high heat.

Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, turning occasionally, for about 4 to 5 minutes or until chicken is lightly browned but not thoroughly cooked.

Stir together tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes in small bowl; pour over chicken. When liquid comes to a boil, reduce heat to medium. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 20 to 25 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened and chicken is thoroughly cooked.

Meanwhile, cook fettuccine in pot of water according to package instructions

Serve drumsticks and tomato sauce over fettuccine.

Tips 

Accompany this dish with assorted greens tossed with Italian dressing and warm, crusty artisan bread.

 

Variations 

Add more red pepper flakes if you’d like a zestier tomato sauce.

Nutritional information may change when substituting your chicken product. If you choose to substitute frozen chicken for this recipe, it's best to thaw before cooking. 

Cuisine 
  • Serving Size
    • Servings 
      4
  • PER SERVING
    • Calories 
      449
    • Calories from Fat 
      27%
    • Total Fat 
      13g
    • Saturated Fat 
      3g
    • Total Carbohydrate 
      51g
    • Protein 
      30g
    • Cholesterol 
      110mg
    • Dietary Fiber 
      6g
    • Sodium 
      761mg
  • DAILY VALUE
    • Vitamin A 
      20%
    • Vitamin C 
      32%
    • Calcium 
      8%
    • Iron 
      13%
  • DIETARY EXCHANGES
    • Starch/Bread 
      2.5
    • Fat 
      0.5
    • Vegetable 
      2
    • Lean Meat 
      3
    • Recipes calling out meat in the Dietary Exchanges category were analyzed with information prior to 2014 updates. Recipes calling out protein were analyzed with the new information after 2014.
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