COLORFUL CHICKEN FETTUCCINE

Colorful Chicken Fettuccine image

This surefire entree is a delicious option if you ever find yourself in a time crunch. I like to prepare and freeze fresh veggies ahead of time for use in recipes like this one. Then, the rest is as easy as 1-2-3! -Ginger Kelly, Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

10 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup julienned carrots
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 medium green pepper, julienned
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, saute carrots for 1 minute. Add peppers and broccoli; saute 3-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. , In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, lemon juice, salt and thyme until blended; stir into vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in sour cream. , Drain fettuccine; place in a large bowl. Add the chicken, vegetable mixture and cheese; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 650mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges