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Gemelli With Chicken and Vegetables in Tomato-Basil Cream Sauce Recipe

Gemelli With Chicken and Vegetables in Tomato-Basil Cream Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless cut bite-size
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup onion , julienne cut
1/4 cup carrot , julienne cut
1/4 cup red bell pepper , julienne cut
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup tomato, diced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1/2 tsp sugar
1 pinch cayenne (to taste)
salt , to taste
pepper , to taste
8 oz gemelli pasta, cooked and drained

Directions:

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chicken and brown on all sides. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and set aside. In the same skillet, add the onion, carrot and bell pepper. Cook and stir until soft, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
Pour in the heavy cream. Stir in the tomato, tomato paste and Parmesan. Add the basil and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil. Season with cayenne, salt and pepper, to taste. Add the chicken and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Once chicken is cooked through, stir in the Gemelli pasta.
Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	526.65 Kcal (2205 kJ)
Calories from fat	254.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.33g	44%
Cholesterol	100.6mg	34%
Sodium	306.55mg	13%
Potassium	391.66mg	8%
Total Carbs	45.33g	15%
Sugars	3.22g	13%
Dietary Fiber	2.31g	9%
Protein	22.79g	46%
Vitamin C	20.1mg	33%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Iron	5.3mg	29%
Calcium	115.3mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	212.25 Kcal (889 kJ)
Calories from fat	102.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.42g	44%
Cholesterol	40.54mg	34%
Sodium	123.55mg	13%
Potassium	157.85mg	8%
Total Carbs	18.27g	15%
Sugars	1.3g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.93g	9%
Protein	9.18g	46%
Vitamin C	8.1mg	33%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	13%
Iron	2.1mg	29%
Calcium	46.5mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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