Fettuccini Primavera with Lemon Sauce

Name: Fettuccini Primavera with Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine; 1 cup julienned sweet red pepper; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch strips; 6 green onions, sliced; 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 2/3 cup frozen peas, thawed; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon water; 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

A mild lemon sauce seasoned with thyme lightly coats this attractive medley of tender chicken, pasta, asparagus, red pepper and peas. -Marietta Howell of Okmulgee, Oklahoma

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch strips
6 green onions, sliced
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 cup chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2/3 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a 12-in. nonstick skillet, saute red pepper in oil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the chicken, onions, asparagus, broth, lemon juice, salt, thyme and lemon peel. Cook for 1 minute or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
Stir in peas; saute for 1 minute or until heated through. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened and chicken is no longer pink.
Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream. Transfer to a large bowl. Drain the fettuccine and add to chicken mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 274 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 431mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Fettuccine Primavera in Light & Tasty February/March 2004