CHILI CHICKEN & PASTA

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Categories     Chicken     Low Carb

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 oz. dried angel hair pasta
3 ears fresh corn
4 small skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 cup olive or cooking oil
3 Tablespoons lime juice
2 medium tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package. Cut corn from cob, add to pasta (I suggest grilling corn 1st while brushing w/ spiced olive , salted olive oil for zest) last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain; rinse w/ cold water. 2. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with 1 teaspoon of the chili powder & 1/4 teaspoon each salt & pepper. In skillet cook chicken in 1 Tbsp. hot oil over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170 F), turning once. Like the corn, chicken cal also be grilled prior to adding to pasta. 3. For dressing, combine remaining oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon chili powder & lime juice. Divide pasta mixture among 4 plates & add tomatoe slices & chicken. Drizzle with dressing. Makes 4 servings.

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