BAYOU CHICKEN PASTA

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This recipe is from Myrtle Anderson and published in the Taste of Home "Best Ever Chicken Cookbook 2009". This is a tasty main dish served in the bayou country South Louisana. Salsa and hot pepper sauce give this chicken its tempting zip. Add tossed salad and French bread, and you have a hearty dinner.

Provided by mightyro_cooking4u

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/3 cup yellow pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cubed
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery, and pepper in oil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp tender.
  • Add chicken and garlic powder; cook for 4-5 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
  • Stir in salsa.
  • Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into chicken mixture.
  • Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until or until thickened and bubbly.
  • Add the parsley, salt and hot pepper sauce. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.9, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 1140.4, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 6.8, Protein 26.7

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