Light Fiesta Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Light Fiesta Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces spinach fettuccine or 12 ounces linguine; 3 tablespoons light margarine or 3 tablespoons butter; 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and cut into 1/2; 1 green onion, thinly sliced; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup low-fat milk; ¼ cup dry white wine; 1 ½ cups mild cheddar cheese, shredded (6 oz.); ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

12 ounces spinach fettuccine or 12 ounces linguine
3 tablespoons light margarine or 3 tablespoons butter
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and cut into 1/2
1 green onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup low-fat milk
¼ cup dry white wine
1 ½ cups mild cheddar cheese, shredded (6 oz.)
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1
Cook fettuccine according to package directions.
2
Drain well and transfer to serving platter; keep warm.
3
Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.
4
Add chicken; cook 4 to 5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
5
Place chicken over fettuccine.
6
Top with pepper strips; keep warm.
7
Add green onions to drippings in skillet; cook 1 minute.
8
Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
9
Add broth, milk and wine; heat to a boil and cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
10
Add cheese; stir until melt ed.
11
Pour evenly over chicken, peppers and fettuccine; sprinkle with cilantro.

698

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces spinach fettuccine or 12 ounces linguine, 3 tablespoons light margarine or 3 tablespoons butter, 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and cut into 1/2, and more.

Yes, Light Fiesta Chicken Breasts 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.

Light Fiesta Chicken Breasts

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