Garlic Chicken Pasta


Makes:  4 servings

• 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
• 1 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 3/4 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1/3 cup tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well and return to the pot.
• Rinse and cut all the visible fat off of chicken breasts. Cut chicken breasts into thin strips. Coat a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray (nonfat). Add the garlic and chicken, and stir-fry over medium heat for 4-7 minutes, or until the chicken is well cooked.
• Reduce heat to low, add the remaining ingredients (except pasta) to the skillet. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes, stir occasionally.
• Add the pasta to the skillet, and stir gently.

• Serving size: 1 1/2 cup
• Calories: 345
• Fat: 3 g
• Cholesterol: 35 mg
• Protein: 25 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sodium: 340 mg
• Carbohydrate 54 g