Spicy Chicken Fettuccine

Name: Spicy Chicken Fettuccine
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5 to 6 Servings
Ingredients: 12 oz. Fettuccine, uncooked; 2 tbsp. margarine; 12 oz. boneless skinless chicken breasts; 6 oz. (about 6) scallions, trimmed and chopped (about 1 cup); 2 large ribs celery, chopped (about 1 cup); 1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped (about 2/3 cup); 2 tbsp. flour; 1 1/4 cups chicken broth; 1 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice; 2 tsp. paprika; 1 tsp. onion powder; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 1 tsp. dried thyme; 1 tsp. dried oregano; 1/4 tsp. chicken bouillon powder; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Author:: Jamie Geller Test Kitchens
Publish date:: Mar 19, 2010

20minDuration
15minCook Time
5minPrep Time
5 to 6 ServingsServings

Ingredients

12 oz. Fettuccine, uncooked
2 tbsp. margarine
12 oz. boneless skinless chicken breasts
6 oz. (about 6) scallions, trimmed and chopped (about 1 cup)
2 large ribs celery, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped (about 2/3 cup)
2 tbsp. flour
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. chicken bouillon powder
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Preparation

1 Prepare pasta according to package directions.

2 While pasta is cooking, sauté chicken breasts in margarine over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes.

3 Remove the chicken from pan, cut in half and chill.

4 Add flour to pan; stir until a roux forms.

5 Add green onions, celery and peppers to sauté pan.

6 Sauté until crisp tender. Stir in remaining ingredients.

7 Heat until sauce begins to simmer.

8 When pasta is done, drain well.

9 Toss pasta with sauce; top with chicken.