Lemon Chicken Tortellini Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 package (19 oz) frozen cheese tortellini
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-in . pieces
2 tbsp butter
1/2 small sweet red pepper , julienned
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
1/3 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 tsp grated lemon peel
1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce , optional
1 package (6 oz) fresh baby spinach
6 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese

Directions:

Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute chicken in butter until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, cook red pepper until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add 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 if desired. Add spinach; cook just until wilted. Drain pasta; toss with sauce. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 6 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	258 Kcal (1080 kJ)
Calories from fat	70.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.8g	12%
Cholesterol	60.36mg	20%
Sodium	834.19mg	35%
Potassium	371.67mg	8%
Total Carbs	24.54g	8%
Sugars	0.39g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.43g	2%
Protein	20.97g	42%
Vitamin C	10.7mg	18%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	92mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	98.24 Kcal (411 kJ)
Calories from fat	26.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.97g	12%
Cholesterol	22.98mg	20%
Sodium	317.63mg	35%
Potassium	141.52mg	8%
Total Carbs	9.34g	8%
Sugars	0.15g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.16g	2%
Protein	7.99g	42%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	18%
Iron	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	35mg	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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