BAYOU CHICKEN PASTA

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This is a tasty main dish served in the bayou country of South Louisiana. Add a tossed salad and French bread, and you have a hearty meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup each chopped green and yellow pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 jar (16 ounces) 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 thickened and bubbly. Add the parsley, salt and hot pepper sauce. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 910mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

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