Contributed By: saravandalay
Fiona Haynes On-line
Low fat , quick and healthy. Great as a leftover too.
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Nutrition Content: Low Fat
Low Sodium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree
Ingredients
10 oz Penne Pasta
1 tbsp Olive Oil
3/4 pound Boneless Chicken Breasts (cut into strips)
2 Garlic Cloves, crushed
1/2 lb Asparagus, cut into 1.5 inch pieces
1 Red Bell Pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup Fresh Chopped Parsley
Preparation
Boil Penne according to instructions or preferences.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add chicken, cook until pink is almost gone. Then add asparagus followed by red pepper. Stir for about 5 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink and the vegetables are tender crisp.
In a large bowl, toss chicken mixture with hot penne. Top with fresh parsley. 4 servings.
Cook's Notes
Nutrition info per serving. Calories from fat 54 per serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 406
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Total Fat: 6.2g
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Saturated Fat: 0.8g
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Carbohydrates: 57.9g
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Protein: 30.1g
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Sodium: 61mg
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Fiber: 4.5g