LIME CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM PASTA

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Tangy lime and olive oil combine to make a light tasting pasta everyone will love. And so easy to make!

Provided by Sherry Hammond

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pasta

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 limes, juiced
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
1 pound fresh mushrooms, quartered
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 (16 ounce) package linguini pasta

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  • Heat a large, non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add olive oil and chicken, and saute slightly. Add mushrooms and peppers; saute until peppers are soft but crisp. Stir in lime juice and cilantro.
  • Drain pasta, and transfer to a large serving bowl. Top with chicken mixture, and toss slightly. Garnish with lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.3 calories, Carbohydrate 62.6 g, Cholesterol 40.6 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 46.4 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

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