Angel Hair Pasta with Peppers and Chicken

Great dish with wonderful color and texture; just don’t overcook the peppers!

Original recipe makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 large red bell pepper, julienned
3/4 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts
1 cup sugar snap pea pods
6 thick slices smoked deli chicken
1 tablespoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch salt
1 cup chicken broth
2 (8 ounce) packages angel hair pasta

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil to medium high heat. Add the garlic, bell pepper, water chestnuts and pea pods. Reduce heat to medium low and cover. Cook for 5 minutes.
  2. Cut chicken into strips, approximately 1/4 inch wide. Add the chicken, onion powder, ground black pepper and salt to the skillet. Cover and cook for 5 more minutes.
  3. In a separate small saucepan, heat the chicken broth to a near boil. Pour the hot broth into the vegetable/chicken skillet. Toss and serve mixture over cooked angel hair pasta immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 224 kcal
Carbohydrates: 38.3 g
Cholesterol: 11 mg
Fat: 2.9 g
Fiber: 3.6 g
Protein: 10.9 g
Sodium: 489 mg