Quick Chicken and Pasta Dinner Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into small strips crosswise
1/8 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp dried oregano
salt and pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup asparagus, cut into 1 in pieces
1 (12 oz) jar progresso alfredo sauce
1 roasted red pepper, roughly chopped
3 -4 tbsp chopped fresh basil
fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 lb penne pasta

Directions:

Begin cooking penne according to package directions.
In a large deep frying pan heat olive oil and add green peppers and garlic, sauté about two minutes then add asparagus, sautee until crisp tender.
Remove from pan with slotted spoon and set aside.
Sprinkle paprika, oregano, salt and pepper over chicken pieces.
Add to the hot pan and sauté until no longer pink.
Return the peppers and asparagus to the pan stir together with chicken.
Add the alfredo sauce and the the chopped roasted peppers and stir.
Bring back to a simmer and add the basil and cheese.
Immediately turn off and continue to stir.
Drain pasta and return to large cooking pot.
Pour sauce over pasta and return to heat for about two minutes stirring frequently.
Serve with additional grated cheese on the side.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	495.11 Kcal (2073 kJ)
Calories from fat	239.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.65g	41%
Cholesterol	111.7mg	37%
Sodium	747.59mg	31%
Potassium	651.86mg	14%
Total Carbs	17.78g	6%
Sugars	5.99g	24%
Dietary Fiber	6.01g	24%
Protein	44.26g	89%
Vitamin C	62.1mg	104%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	21mg	116%
Calcium	96mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	117.08 Kcal (490 kJ)
Calories from fat	56.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.3g	41%
Cholesterol	26.41mg	37%
Sodium	176.79mg	31%
Potassium	154.15mg	14%
Total Carbs	4.2g	6%
Sugars	1.42g	24%
Dietary Fiber	1.42g	24%
Protein	10.47g	89%
Vitamin C	14.7mg	104%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	25%
Iron	5mg	116%
Calcium	22.7mg	10%

* 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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