• 3 cups water
• 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. onion, peeled and chopped
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. macaroni
• 3/4 cup canned sliced mushrooms

Heat water in a large stockpot. Add chicken breasts, onions, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 30 minutes. Remove chicken and discard bay leaves; skim broth. Add macaroni. Simmer about 10 minutes or until the macaroni is tender. Return chicken to the stockpot, adding mushrooms and parsley. Cook until the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Serve hot.

Per serving: calories 165, fat 1.5g, 8% calories from fat, cholesterol 53mg, protein 23.6g, carbohydrates 13.3g, fiber 1.3g, sugar 1.2g, sodium 340mg, diet points 3.7.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.5, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.7, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 0.0, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 2.7

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