Creamy Chicken and Noodles
Peppery, Buttery Carrots
Ingredients
- 1 (12-oz) pkg yolk-free egg noodles
- 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1½ tsp olive oil
- 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup whipped cream cheese spread
- 1 cup finely chopped green onions (about 8)
- 1 Tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions; drain, reserving 3 Tbsp pasta water.
- Meanwhile, cook chicken in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes. Stir in bell pepper, and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is done, stirring often.
- Add cream cheese, ¾ cup onions, reserved pasta water, Old Bay and garlic, stirring until cream cheese melts and mixture is well blended.
- Serve chicken mixture over noodles. Sprinkle with Parmesan, ¼ cup onions and pepper to taste.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 4 carrots, thinly sliced
- ¾ cup water
- 1 Tbsp light butter
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Combine carrots and water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover with plastic wrap, and vent one corner.
- Microwave at HIGH 6 to 8 minutes or until tender. Drain; toss with butter, salt and pepper.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
440
|
25
|
465
|
| Fat (g) | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Protein (g) | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| Carb (g) | 48 | 4 | 52 |
| Fiber (g) | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Sodium (mg) | 570 | 140 | 710 |
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