Chili Chicken and Pasta

Contributed By: gelibeli8
Better Homes and Gardens

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree

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Ingredients

6 oz. Dried Angel hair pasta
3 Fresh ears of sweet corn
1/4 cup Olive or cooking oil
4 Small skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1-1/2 tsp. Chili powder
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper
2 Medium tomatoes, sliced
3 tbsp. Lime or lemon juice
Lime halves and Snipped Fresh Parsley (optional)

Preparation

1. Cook pasta and corn in lightly salted boiling water according to pasta package directions. Drain in colander and rinse with cold water until cool.

2. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with 1 teaspoon chili powder, the salt and pepper. In a large skillet cook chicken in 1 tablespoon hot oil over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170 degrees F), turning once.

3. In a screw top jar combine remaining oil, chili powder and the lime juice; shake to combine. Cut corn from cob.

4. Divide chicken, corn, tomatoes and pasta on four dinner plates. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Serve with lime and parsley.

Cook's Notes

Nutrition Information

Calories: 515 ; Total Fat: 17 g ; Saturated Fat: 3 g ; Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g ; Carbohydrates: 58 g ; Protein: 36 g ; Calcium: 3% ; Sodium: 226 mg ; Fiber: 5 g

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