Name: Zesty Chicken and Pasta
Cook time: 12 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup tequila; 1/4 cup low sugar frozen limeade, thawed; 1 tablespoon lime peel, grated; 1 1/2 pound skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips; 1 small orange or yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips; 1 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms, 4 ounces; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 16-ounce package uncooked low fat spinach fettuccine; 1/2 cup reduced fat Parmesan cheese, grated

Zesty Chicken and Pasta

Use this healthy chicken recipe to add some tangy zesty flavor to your healthy cooking routine. Tart limes and tequila give this healthy chicken recipe a distinct kick that matches well with pasta.

Notes

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Cooking Time12 min

Ingredients

1/4 cup tequila
1/4 cup low sugar frozen limeade, thawed
1 tablespoon lime peel, grated
1 1/2 pound skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
1 small orange or yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms, 4 ounces
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 16-ounce package uncooked low fat spinach fettuccine
1/2 cup reduced fat Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

Mix tequila, limeade and lime peel in medium glass or plastic bowl. Stir in chicken. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
Place chicken and marinade in 12-inch skillet. Stir in bell pepper, mushrooms and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package. Divide fettuccine among 6 serving plates.
Spoon chicken mixture over fettuccine. Sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with additional grated lime peel if desired.