Fettuccine with Chicken and Sweet Peppers

This fast Italian pasta dish is low in fat, high in protein, and packed with vitamins A and C.


Fettuccine with Chicken and Sweet Peppers

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Ingredients
  • 12  ounces
    skinless, boneless chicken breasts
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  • 1/2  cup
    chicken broth
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  • 1  teaspoon
    cornstarch
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  • 1  16-ounce package
    frozen yellow, green, and red sweet peppers, and onions (stir-fry vegetables)
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  • 1  9-ounce package
    refrigerated fettuccine or linguine
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  • 1  tablespoon
    olive oil
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  • 2  teaspoons
    bottled minced garlic
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  • 1/4  to 1/2 teaspoon
    crushed red pepper
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  • 1/2  cup
    chopped tomatoes
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  • 1/4  cup
    snipped fresh basil
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    Romano cheese (optional)
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Directions
1.
Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and set aside. Stir together chicken broth and cornstarch; set aside.
2.
Bring a large pot of salted water to boiling. Add frozen sweet pepper mixture and pasta. Return to boiling and cook for 2 minutes or until pasta is just tender. Drain and return to saucepan. Toss with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil. Keep pasta warm.
3.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring often. Push chicken to sides of skillet. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to center of skillet. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir all ingredients in pan together to coat with sauce.
4.
Remove chicken and sauce from heat; toss with cooked pasta mixture, tomatoes, and basil. Serve topped with curls of Romano cheese, if desired. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 389, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 261 mg, Carbohydrate 46 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 83%, Vitamin C 67%, Calcium 9%, Iron 12%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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