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Jerk Chicken and Pasta (recipes)


Jerk Chicken and Pasta

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Caribbean inspired, jerk sauce is a highly seasoned combination of spices and herbs used with chicken, pork and fish.





Ingredients:



Jerk Sauce (recipe follows)

12ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts

Nonstick cooking spray

1cup canned fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

1green bell pepper, sliced

2green onions with tops, sliced

8ounces uncooked fettuccine, cooked and kept warm

Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)









Preparation:





1.Prepare Jerk Sauce. Spread sauce on both sides of chicken. Place in glass dish; refrigerate, covered, 15 to 30 minutes.2.Spray medium skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat until hot. Add chicken; cook 5 to 10 minutes or until browned and no longer pink in center. Add chicken broth, bell pepper and onions; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and broth is reduced to thin sauce consistency.3.Remove chicken from skillet and cut into slices. Toss fettuccine, chicken and vegetable mixture in large serving bowl. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.









Nutritional Information:







Serving Size:







Sodium

51 mg







Protein

27 g







Fiber

1 g







Carbohydrate

50 g







Cholesterol

52 mg







Saturated Fat

1 g







Total Fat

4 g







Calories from Fat

9 %







Calories

345









Dietary Exchange:







Meat

2-1/2







Starch

3







Jerk Sauce

Yield: Makes about 1/4 cup



Ingredients:



1/4cup loosely packed fresh cilantro

2tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh ginger

2tablespoons black pepper

2tablespoons lime juice

3cloves garlic

1tablespoon ground allspice

1/2teaspoon curry powder

1/4teaspoon ground cloves

1/8teaspoon ground red pepper









Preparation:





1.Combine all ingredients in food processor or blender; process until thick paste consistency.