FETTUCCINE WITH PEPPER SAUCE 
1 1/2 c. broccoli flowerettes
1 med. red, green or yellow sweet pepper, cut into sq.
1 med. onion, chopped
12 oz. skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can reduced sodium (or reg.) cream soup (chicken, celery or broccoli)
1 tsp. dried basil, crushed
1/2 c. shredded low fat cheese (2 oz.) Cheddar/Swiss
Hot cooked fettucini or other noodles
Spinach, carrot or whole wheat 8 oz. uncooked

In a 2 quart microwave safe casserole combine broccoli, sweet pepper, onion and 2 tablespoons water. Cook on high 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring once during cooking. Drain vegetables; set aside.

Add poultry strips to casserole. Cook on high, covered, for 4-6 minutes or until poultry is no longer pink, stirring once, drain.

Stir in condensed soup, 1/2 cup water and basil. Stir in sweet pepper mixture. Cook, uncovered on high 3-5 minutes or until bubbly, stirring once. Add cheese, stir until melted. Serve over hot cooked pasta. Makes 4 servings.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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