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Smoky Chicken Fettuccini Recipe

Ingredients:
6 slices bacon
1/2 cup diced onion
6 large cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 cup coarsely chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated smoked Provolone cheese
8 ounces uncooked fettuccini noodles, broken in half
1 cup frozen peas
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup half and half
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley

Directions:
Bring water to a boil in (8-qt.) Stockpot. Meanwhile, cut bacon into 1/2-inch pieces. Cook bacon in (12-in.) Skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from Skillet; drain on paper towels. Drain grease from Skillet (do not wipe out).

Dice onion. Thinly slice garlic using. Coarsely chop bell pepper. Coarsely grate cheese; set aside. Add onion, garlic and bell pepper to Skillet. Cook over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove Skillet from heat; set aside.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions (see Cook’’s Tip). Add peas to Stockpot; carefully drain pasta and peas using Drainer. Add pasta and peas to Skillet. Add bacon, cheese, chicken, half and half, black pepper and salt; toss well to coat. Cook and stir over medium heat until sauce is slightly thickened and mixture is hot. Sprinkle with parsley; serve immediately.

Yield: 6 servings

Nutrients per serving: Calories 370, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 26 g, Sodium 380 mg, Fiber 3 g

Cooking Tips for this recipe:
A simple way to adjust the consistency of pasta sauce that is too thick is to remove about 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining the pasta. Stir a small amount into the sauce as needed.

Smoked Provolone cheese is smoked over applewood for a full-bodied, smoky flavor. Plain Provolone cheese can be substituted for the smoked Provolone cheese, if desired.

A purchased rotisserie chicken can be used to prepare this recipe, if desired.

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TIP #1
Store eggs in their cartons to prevent them from absorbing the odors of other foods -- preferably in the coldest part of the fridge, rather than in the door.

TIP #2
Apple cider in the United States is the same as apple juice.

Some companies will use the term cider to refer to apple juice with no preservatives, and apple juice to juice that has been pasteurized.

Fermented apple juice which is alcoholic, is called 'hard cider' in the United States.

Unfermented apple juice is called 'apple juice' in most other countries, and the term 'cider' refers to 'hard cider', it has been fermented and is an alcoholic beverage.

Uses and Tips
• Heat apple juice in sauce pan with cinnamon and whole cloves (optional) for a cold weather treat. Strain spices from juice before drinking.
• Blend apple juice with mashed fresh fruit, yogurt, and chopped ice to make a fruit smoothie.

Nutrition Information
• Apple Juice provides less than 100 calories per serving and is low in fat and sodium.
• One serving of apple juice provides 128% of your daily value for vitamin C.
• A ¾-cup serving of apple juice provides 1 serving from the FRUIT GROUP of the Food Guide Pyramid.

 

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