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  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves: 4
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Zesty Chicken and Red Pepper Pasta

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, drained
  • 1 can (4 oz.) mild green chilies, drained
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 8 oz. fettuccine noodles, cooked and drained
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, rehydrated and chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® Shredded Reduced Fat 4 Cheese Italian Cheese, divided

Directions

  1. Combine red peppers and chilies in blender or food processor; process until smooth (add up to 1/4 cup water or chicken broth while processing if mixture is too thick); set aside.
  2. Coat large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Add chicken; cook 5 minutes, or until browned on all sides, stirring frequently.
  3. Stir fettuccine, sauce, tomatoes and onions into chicken. Cook 5 minutes, or until heated through, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in 1-1/2 cups cheese. Top individual servings evenly with remaining cheese.

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