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Spicy Red Pepper Chicken Alfredo Recipe

Spicy Red Pepper Chicken Alfredo Recipe

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Ingredients:

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8 oz pasta
2 chicken breasts, diced
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2-1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves)
2 fresno bell peppers, diced
1 tbsp flour
1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
1/4 cup half-and-half
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp basil
1/4 cup reserved-cooking water
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions. **Reserve 1/4 cup of cooking water** Drain.
Meanwhile, while pasta is cooking, fry chicken in 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet. Sprinkle cayenne pepper over chicken and stir to coat.
Set pasta and chicken aside and keep warm.
Melt butter in a wok over medium heat. Add the Fresno peppers and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes.
Add flour, stirring constantly, until all of the butter is absorbed and the mixture becomes straw colored.
Remove from heat. Whisk in the milk and half-and-half.
Return wok to stove and increase heat to medium-high. Whisk constantly until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
Add the reserved cooking water, lemon juice, salt, pepper, basil, and cheese. Stir until smooth.
Pour sauce over pasta and toss to coat Add chicken and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	169.86 Kcal (711 kJ)
Calories from fat	86.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.63g	15%
Cholesterol	31.76mg	11%
Sodium	302.19mg	13%
Potassium	86.91mg	2%
Total Carbs	13.97g	5%
Sugars	1.15g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.32g	1%
Protein	7.02g	14%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	1%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	142mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	168.26 Kcal (704 kJ)
Calories from fat	85.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.54g	15%
Cholesterol	31.46mg	11%
Sodium	299.34mg	13%
Potassium	86.09mg	2%
Total Carbs	13.84g	5%
Sugars	1.14g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.32g	1%
Protein	6.96g	14%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	1%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	140.7mg	14%

* 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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