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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (207g) Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories 329
Calories from Fat 121		(36%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 13.5g	20%
	Saturated Fat 7.3g	36%
	Monounsaturated Fat 4.1g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 68mg		22%
Sodium 554mg		23%
Potassium 468mg		13%
Total Carbohydrate 35.8g		11%
	Dietary Fiber 5.5g	22%
	Sugars 2.5g
Protein 17.5g		34%
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Calico Chicken and Penne

Recipe #159853 | 30 min | 15 min prep | add private note

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By: Lvs2Cook
Mar 14, 2006

A yummy recipe that is quick and easy to get on the table.

SERVES 6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked dry penne pasta
1 tablespoon butter
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, strips
1 small green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 small onion, sliced
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 lb thick sliced deli ham or smoked turkey, cut into strips
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
6 roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper

Directions

1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; keep warm.
2
Meanwhile, melt butter in 12-inch skillet until sizzling; add chicken strips. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink (5 to 7 minutes). Add green pepper and onion. Cover; continue cooking until vegetables are crisply tender (5 to 7 minutes).
3
Add cooked pasta, whipping cream and ham. Cover; continue cooking until heated through (3 to 5 minutes). Stir in cheese, tomatoes, salt and pepper.

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From: Denise!

On Mar 18, 2009

I can't believe I haven't rated this, we love this dish. I do use Smart Balance and fat free half & half, but that is the only changes I make. Great dish, love the smoky ham combined with the tomato and peppers.

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From: blisstir

On Feb 8, 2007

Oh my goodness! My hubby about flipped when he tasted this. He gave it 2nd place (only to lasanga) and quickly ate up a 2nd and 3rd helping. I did make a few changes: I added red and yellow bell peppers, I used poultry seasoning and salt and pepper while chicken simmered, and I used 1 cup non-fat evaporated milk mixed with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch instead of the cream. Fantastic!

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From: NcMysteryShopper

On May 5, 2006

I made this for our very picky 4 year old and was quite pleased that he ate all that I gave him. I did add some small broccoli trees and had to use bow-tie noodles because that was all I had on hand. Thank you for a super quick and easy meal!

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