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Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Chicken with Peppers on Parmesan Pasta

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Here's a colorful meal that tastes light and satisfying.

Special Equipment:none

Time Management:
Prep time:10 minutes
Cook time:20 minutes

For the Pasta:
Ingredients:
10 oz small pasta of your choice (I like bow tie)
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp water

Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
Heat nonstick skillet with olive oil and pepper. Saute pepper for 1 minute. Add pasta and 2 Tbsp water and heat through. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.

For the Chicken with Peppers:
Ingredients:
2 chicken breasts, diced
1 large zucchini, quartered and sliced
1/2 yellow bell pepper
1/2 green bell pepper
1/2 small onion
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp + 1/2 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp + pinch salt
pinch pepper
1 tsp + 1 tsp olive oil

Directions:
Heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken and 1 tsp oregano, 1/4 tsp salt and a pinch of pepper, and saute until chicken is cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
Heat remaining 1 tsp olive oil in pan. Add vegetables and 1/2 tsp oregano, pinch salt, pinch pepper, and saute until crisp done aprox 5 minutes. Add back chicken and heat through.

Plate on top of Parmesan noodles and serve hot.

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