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  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Ingredients 12
  • Servings 6
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Try this pasta and chicken recipe from Pillsbury.com.
by Qué Rica Vida Cocina
Updated Apr 20, 2010
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Ingredients

  • 12 oz uncooked fettuccine
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 package (9 oz) frozen grilled or cooked chicken breast strips
  • 1 lb fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots, quartered lengthwise
  • 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 1/3 oz)

Directions

  • 1
    Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package; cover to keep warm.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 to 60 seconds or until softened. Stir in chicken, asparagus, carrots and lemon-pepper seasoning. Reserve 1/4 cup of the broth; stir remaining broth into chicken mixture. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is thoroughly heated and vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • 3
    In small bowl, blend reserved 1/4 cup broth and the cornstarch until smooth. Add to skillet; cook and stir until thickened. Stir in basil and lemon peel. Spoon chicken mixture over fettuccine; toss to coat. Sprinkle cheese over individual servings.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    For convenience, look for pre-shredded Parmesan cheese in the deli or dairy department of the grocery store.

Nutrition Information

350 Calories, 8g Total Fat, 23g Protein, 46g Total Carbohydrate, 3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
350
Calories from Fat
80
Total Fat
8g
13%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
12%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
85mg
28%
Sodium
1010mg
42%
Potassium
310mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
46g
15%
Dietary Fiber
3g
13%
Sugars
3g
Protein
23g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
120%
120%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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