ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH PEPPERS AND CHICKEN

Angel Hair Pasta with Peppers and Chicken image

Great dish with wonderful color and texture; just don't overcook the peppers!

Provided by Jill M.

Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Pasta by Shape Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 large red bell pepper, julienned
¾ (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts
1 cup sugar snap pea pods
6 thick slices smoked deli chicken
1 tablespoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch salt
1 cup chicken broth
2 (8 ounce) packages angel hair pasta

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat olive oil to medium high heat. Add the garlic, bell pepper, water chestnuts and pea pods. Reduce heat to medium low and cover. Cook for 5 minutes.
Cut chicken into strips, approximately 1/4 inch wide. Add the chicken, onion powder, ground black pepper and salt to the skillet. Cover and cook for 5 more minutes.
In a separate small saucepan, heat the chicken broth to a near boil. Pour the hot broth into the vegetable/chicken skillet. Toss and serve mixture over cooked angel hair pasta immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 368.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g