Low Fat Lemon-Chili Chicken with Penne Recipe

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Low Fat Lemon-Chili Chicken With Penne Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound penne
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken, breast halves , cut in strips
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup bottled lemon juice
  • 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • cilantro, optional
  • Method

  • In large pot, cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in large skillet, brown chicken in oil with onion and garlic.
  • Add lemon juice, tomatoes, water and red pepper flakes; cook 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add penne; heat through.
  • Garnish with cilantro.
  • Serve hot or cold.
  • Per serving: About 210 cal, 16 g pro, 25 g car, 5 g fat, 22% cal from fat, 35 mg chol, 45 mg sod, 1 g fiber.
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