LEMON CHICKEN PASTA TOSS

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An easy, 30 minute, healthy meal, bursting with color and flavor. Cook's Tip: For extra flavor, season chicken breast with a citrus and basil rub or a crushed peppercorn and garlic rub and grill, then proceed as recipe directs.

Provided by Debala

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces radiatore, uncooked
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small carrot, peeled and sliced
3 garlic cloves, pressed
1 small red bell pepper
2 cups broccoli florets, small
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups chicken breasts, cooked & diced
1 cup alfredo sauce
1/2 cup hot water
1 lemon, cut in half crosswise
1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
fresh parsley, snipped (optional)
fresh coarse ground black pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta for 2 minutes less than package directions.
  • Meanwhile, chop onion and slice carrots.
  • Lightly spray a stir-fry skillet with oil.
  • Cook and stir onion, carrot, and pressed garlic over medium heat 4-5 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender.
  • Meanwhile, slice bell pepper into strips; cut strips in half.
  • Combine bell pepper, broccoli, and salt in a microwave safe covered bowl. Microwave, covered, on High for 1-2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Add pasta, steamed vegetables, chicken, Alfredo sauce and water to skillet.
  • Squeeze lemon halves over pasta; cook and stir until heated through.
  • Grate Parmesan cheese over pasta; sprinkle with parsley and black pepper, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.2, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 3.7, Sodium 177.3, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3, Protein 7.9

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