Contributed By: kerylyn
Better Homes and Garden Dieter's Cookbook
Light pasta meal
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Kids can help make it
Nutrition Content: Low Fat
Meal Type: Entree
Ingredients
6 ounces Dried fettuccine or linguine
2 cups Broccoli or cauliflower florets
1/2 cup Reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tbl Lemon juice
1 tbl Honey
2 tsp Cornstarch
1/4 tsp Ground white pepper
12 ounces Skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size strips
2 tsp Olive oil or cooking oil
1/2 cup Shredded carrot
1/2 tbl Snipped fresh tarragon or 1/2 tsp dried tarragon, crushed
Lemon slices, halved (optional)
Preparation
Cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli or cauliflower for the last 4 minutes of cooking. Drain.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine broth, lemon juice, honey, cornstarch, and white pepper; set aside.
In a large nonstick skillet stir-fry chicken in hot oil for 3 to 4 minutes or until no longer pink. Stir cornstarch mixture; add to skillet. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add carrot and tarragon; cook 1 minute more.
To serve, spoon shicken mixture over pasta. If desired, garnsh with lemon slices. Serve immediately.
Cook's Notes
Nutrition Information
Calories: 320
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Total Fat: 4g
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Saturated Fat: 1g
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Carbohydrates: 43g
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Protein: 27g
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Sodium: 143mg
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Fiber: 3g