Lemon Chicken Tortellini Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (19 oz) package frozen cheese tortellini
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast , cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tbsp butter
1/2 small red sweet bell pepper , julienned
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
1/4 tsp pepper (to taste)
2 tsp grated lemon peel
1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
1 (6 oz) package fresh baby spinach
6 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese

Directions:

Cook tortellini according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a big skillet, saute chicken in butter until no longer pink.
Remove and keep warm.
In the same pan, cook red pepper until crisp-tender.
Add in garlic; cook 1 minute.
Add in 2 cups broth; bring to a boil.
Combine the flour, salt, pepper, and remaining broth until smooth; gradually stir into the pan.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in the chicken, lemon peel, and pepper sauce; add in spinach; cook just until wilted.
Drain pasta; toss with sauce.
Sprinkle with cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	197.54 Kcal (827 kJ)
Calories from fat	81.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.06g	14%
Cholesterol	60.36mg	20%
Sodium	593.25mg	25%
Potassium	378.07mg	8%
Total Carbs	9.98g	3%
Sugars	0.51g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.64g	3%
Protein	21.04g	42%
Vitamin C	12.7mg	21%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	4.6mg	25%
Calcium	88.3mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	83.48 Kcal (350 kJ)
Calories from fat	34.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.83g	14%
Cholesterol	25.51mg	20%
Sodium	250.71mg	25%
Potassium	159.77mg	8%
Total Carbs	4.22g	3%
Sugars	0.22g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.27g	3%
Protein	8.89g	42%
Vitamin C	5.3mg	21%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	10%
Iron	1.9mg	25%
Calcium	37.3mg	9%

* 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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