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Louisiana Chicken and Pasta

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Updated Mar 7, 2011
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This skillet dinner has it all - pasta, chicken, bacon and beans blended together to make a wonderful meal.

Louisiana Chicken and Pasta

  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 5
  • Ingredients 12
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. (2 cups) uncooked gemelli (pasta twists)
  • 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1 (15-oz.) can black-eyed peas or garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, if desired
Make With
Progresso Broth

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cook gemelli to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Add chicken, bell pepper and onion; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until chicken is browned, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 
    3
    Add all remaining ingredients except parsley; mix well. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink in center, stirring occasionally. Stir in gemelli; cook and stir until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition

360 Calories
6g Total Fat
26g Protein
58g Total Carbohydrate
5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 1/2 Cups
Calories
360
Calories from Fat
55
Total Fat
6g
9%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Cholesterol
35mg
12%
Sodium
620mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate
58g
19%
Dietary Fiber
8g
32%
Sugars
5g
Protein
26g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
26%
26%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
28%
28%
Exchanges:
4 Starch; 4 Other Carbohydrate; 2 Very Lean Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
4
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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