Cajun Chicken with Fettuccine |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 17 Minutes |
Ready In: 22 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Packaged chicken strips, a boon to time-starved cooks, are a fast start for this pasta toss Ingredients:
1/2 package fettuccine |
1/2 teaspoon paprika |
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme |
1/2 teaspoon dried basil |
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
1 lb chicken, stir-fry strips or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips |
2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
2 green peppers, chopped |
1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes, drained or 4 fresh plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped |
1/2 cup chopped pepperoni or 1/2 cup chorizo sausage (optional) |
1/2 cup sour cream |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, stir seasonings together and toss with chicken.
3. Prepare all remaining ingredients.
4. Heat oil in a large frying pan set over medium-high heat.
5. Add chicken and stir-fry until it loses its pink colour, about 4 minutes.
6. Add peppers, tomatoes and pepperoni, if using.
7. Stir often for 5 minutes.
8. Remove pan from heat and stir in sour cream.
9. Toss with cooked pasta.
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