SPEEDY CHICKEN AND RAVIOLI

Use any favorite flavor of ravioli with this quick and nutritious bean sauce.

4 servings

1 pound chicken tenders, halved crosswise

2 teaspoons minced garlic

¾ cup each: chopped onion, rinsed, drained, canned kidney beans

1 package (9 ounces) fresh sun-dried tomato ravioli, cooked, warm

1 large tomato, cubed

½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Salt and pepper, to taste

1. Cook chicken, garlic, and onion in large lightly greased skillet until chicken is browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in beans, ravioli, tomato, and thyme; cook over medium heat until hot, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Per Serving:

Calories: 262

% of calories from fat: 17

Fat (gm): 5.1

Saturated fat (gm): 2.3

Cholesterol (mg): 63.5

Sodium (mg): 626

Protein (gm): 29.8

Carbohydrate (gm): 25.2

Exchanges:

Milk: 0.0

Vegetable: 0.0

Fruit: 0.0

Bread: 1.5

Meat: 3.0

Fat: 0.0

45-MINUTE PREPARATION TIP: Begin cooking ravioli before preparing the rest of the recipe.