Creamy Chicken and Noodles

Peppery Buttery Carrots
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups yolk-free egg noodles (4 oz)
  • ½ tsp olive oil
  • 1 (8-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
  • ½ large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • ⅓ cup whipped cream cheese spread
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped green onions, divided
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 1 tsp seafood seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook noodles according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; swirl to coat. Add chicken; cook 2 minutes. Stir in bell pepper, and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is done, stirring frequently.
  3. Add cream cheese spread, ¼ cup green onions, water, seafood seasoning and garlic, stirring until cream cheese melts and mixture is well blended.
  4. Divide noodles between 2 plates; top evenly with chicken mixture. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, black pepper and remaining green onions over all.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ¾ cup thinly sliced carrots
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tsp light butter with canola oil
  • Black pepper

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Combine carrots and water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover with plastic wrap, and vent one corner.
  2. Microwave on High 6 to 8 minutes or until carrots are tender. Drain and toss with light butter and sprinkle with pepper.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 2 2
Calories
400
25
425
Fat (g) 12 1 13
Sat. Fat (g) 5 0 5
Protein (g) 34 0 34
Carb (g) 39 4 43
Fiber (g) 2 1 3
Sodium (mg) 550 45 595

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