COLORFUL CHICKEN PASTA

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I'm tired at the end of the workday, so fast meals are always appreciated. I came up with this pasta dish one night using ingredients we happened to have on hand. I knew it was a success when my husband, who doesn't even like chicken, couldn't stop eating it!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3-inch strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 package (16 ounces) frozen California-blend vegetables
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 package (16 ounces) angel hair pasta
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the chicken in oil until lightly browned; sprinkle with the lemon-pepper. Add the frozen vegetables, tomatoes, onion, basil and onion powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and vegetables are tender, Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Serve with chicken mixture. Serve with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 35g protein.