Lemon Chicken Pasta Toss

By á-18000

Ingredients

• 8 oz uncooked radiatore pasta
• 1 medium onion
• 1 small carrot, peeled
• 1 small red bell pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, pressed
• 2 cups small broccoli florets
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 cups diced cooked chicken breasts
• 1 cup prepared Alfredo sauce
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1 lemon, cut in half crosswise
• 1 oz grated fresh parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta for 2 minutes less than package directions; drain. Meanwhile, chop onion and slice carrot. Slice bell pepper into strips; cut strips in half. Lightly spray skillet with vegetable oil. Heat skillet over medium high heat 1-3 minutes or until hot. Cook and stir onion, carrot and garlic over medium heat 4-5 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. Combine bell pepper, broccoli and salt in large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, covered, on high 1-2 minutes or until vegetable are crisp-tender.

Add pasta, steamed vegetable, chicken, Alfredo sauce and water to skillet. Squeeze lemon halves over pasta; cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese, parsley and black pepper, if desired.