Meals Matter

Lemon-Tarragon Chicken Toss

Contributed By: kerylyn
Better Homes and Garden Dieter's Cookbook

Light pasta meal

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.

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Recipe Details

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 Love It
Nutrition Content: Low Fat
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 320
Total Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Protein: 27g
Sodium: 143mg
Fiber: 3g