Chicken, Peppers, and Fusili in Spicy Southwest Sau

Name: Chicken, Peppers, and Fusili in Spicy Southwest Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, sliced in to stir-fry size chunks; 1 red bell pepper, julienned; 2 green bell peppers, julienned; 12 yellow onion, julienned; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup milk; 2 tablespoons good parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes; 14 cilantro, chopped; ¼ cup green onion, chopped; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 16 ounces fusilli, cooked al dente

Servings: persons

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, sliced in to stir-fry size chunks
1 red bell pepper, julienned
2 green bell peppers, julienned
12 yellow onion, julienned
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons good parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
14 cilantro, chopped
¼ cup green onion, chopped
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
16 ounces fusilli, cooked al dente

1
Heat garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil in large saute pan until fragrant.
2
Add onion and bell peppers, and saute over medium heatuntil peppers have wilted.
3
Add chicken to pan and brown.
4
When chicken is browned, sprinkle flour on contents of the pan and mix throughout.
5
Stir in chicken broth, then milk.
6
Cover, and allow mixture to bubble until chicken has cooked through.
7
Stir in parmesan cheese.
8
Add fusilli to mixture, and toss to coat.
9
Reduce heat to low, stir in cilantro, green onions, and fresh ground black pepper, and let mixture cook on low for about 3 minutes.
10
Remove from heat and serve.
11
Top with more parmesan cheese or black pepper if desired.

650

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, sliced in to stir-fry size chunks, 1 red bell pepper, julienned, 2 green bell peppers, julienned, 12 yellow onion, julienned, and more.

Yes, Chicken, Peppers, and Fusili in Spicy Southwest Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken, Peppers, and Fusili in Spicy Southwest Sauce

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