Chicken Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
| Pasta | 1⁄2 Pound | |
| Chicken breasts | 2 (plain or seasoned with italian herbs/teriyaki/lemon & herb) | |
| Green bell pepper | 1 | |
| Onion | 1⁄2 Small, cut into cubes | |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 5 Tablespoon | |
| Mozarella cheese | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| All purpose flour | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Butter | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Milk | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Oregano | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Basil | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Jalapenos | 1⁄2 Teaspoon, crushed | |
| Seasoning | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Black pepper powder | To Taste |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 481 Calories from Fat 227
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25 g38.5%
Saturated Fat 7.4 g36.9%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 30.2 mg10.1%
Sodium 142 mg5.9%
Total Carbohydrates 34 g11.4%
Dietary Fiber 2.2 g9%
Sugars 4.6 g
Protein 28 g56.6%
Vitamin A 8.9% Vitamin C 35.6%
Calcium 15.8% Iron 6.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Heat 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil in a fry pan. Add bell peppers (cut into cubes), onion & fry well. Add salt & pepper. Keep aside.
Heat 3 tbs extra virgin olive oil in the same fry pan & fry chicken (cut into cubes) until it turns into a brownish color (or until chicken is cooked thoroughly). Keep aside.
Heat 2 tbs butter in a shallow pan. Add all purpose flour, stir well. Add milk & keep stirring until mixture thickens slightly. Add oregano, basil, crushed jalapenos, pasta seasoning, salt & pepper. Mix well. Remove from stove.
In a baking dish, arrange pasta noodles. Add fried bell peppers & chicken. Add the above made white sauce, mix until the sauce coats the pasta well. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously on top of the pasta.
Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.
Serve Immediately.
