Garlic Chicken Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce

  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Ingredients 8
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. uncooked spaghetti
  • 1 (7.25-oz.) jar roasted red bell peppers, well drained
  • 1 1/4 cups skim milk
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps

  • 1
    Cook spaghetti to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in blender container or food processor bowl with metal blade, combine roasted peppers, milk, flour and salt; blend until smooth.
  • 3
    Sprinkle chicken evenly with garlic-pepper blend. Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken; cover and cook 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until browned, fork-tender and juices run clear. Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm.
  • 4
    Add roasted pepper mixture to skillet; cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in oil. Serve sauce over chicken and spaghetti.

  • Sprinkle each serving of this pasta dish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, then add a fresh basil leaf or chopped fresh parsley.
  • Steamed broccoli florets are a colorful and nutritious accompaniment to this pasta recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
410
Calories from Fat
45
Total Fat
5g
8%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Cholesterol
75mg
25%
Sodium
180mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
50g
17%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
6g
Protein
37g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
35%
35%
Vitamin C
80%
80%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
3 1/2 Starch; 3 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 4 Very Lean Meat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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