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Tangy Chicken Fettuccine

When served as an appetizer, this dish (a winner from Mary Capps of Austin, Tex. in Quick & Simple's Low-Cal Recipes contest) lets you enjoy pasta without damaging your diet

INGREDIENTS conv. chart U.S. Metric

2 pound(s) (skinless) chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
.25 cup(s) balsamic vinegar
8 ounce(s) fettuccine
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 to 2 clove(s) garlic, minced (optional)
.5 cup(s) (to 1 cup fresh) mushrooms, sliced
.25 cup(s) (fresh) lemon juice
14 ounce(s) (can) diced tomatoes , Italian-style
2 tablespoon(s) capers

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a bowl, combine chicken and vinegar; set aside. Cook pasta as label directs; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm olive oil and cook onion, stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, until tender. Add garlic, if using; sauté 1 minute. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add lemon juice, tomatoes and chicken with vinegar. Bring to a light boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in capers and pasta, tossing to coat with sauce. Serve hot.
tangy chicken fettuccine
Photo: Theresa Raffetto

COOKING INFO

Serves 10
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Yield 10 servings
Prep Time 10
Cook Time 18

(Cooking times may vary)
Total Time 28
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving)

Calories 342
Total Fat 7g
Saturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 53mg
Sodium 311mg
Total Carbohydrate 39g
Dietary Fiber --
Sugars --
Protein 28g
Calcium --
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