Salsa Chicken with Linguine
Note: Start heating water for the pasta in a covered pan before assembling the rest of the ingredients.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Cook pasta, uncovered, in 3 to 4 quarts boiling water until barely tender to bite, 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, stem and seed bell peppers and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices. In a 10- to 12-inch nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat, frequently stir peppers and oil until peppers are limp and browned, 12 to 14 minutes; reduce heat if peppers start to darken too much.
Step 3
3
Cut chicken into 1/4- by 2-inch strips. When pasta is barely tender to bite, add chicken to pasta water and cook until meat is no longer pink in center (cut to test), 2 to 3 more minutes. Drain mixture and return to pan.
Step 4
4
Blend yogurt with cornstarch. Add mixture and taco sauce to peppers; stir often over medium heat until bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 5
5
Add the pepper-yogurt sauce and chopped cilantro to the pasta and chicken; mix to coat.
Ingredients
1 pound dried linguine
3/4 pound red bell peppers
1 teaspoon salad oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups plain nonfat yogurt
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 bottles (8 oz. each) mild red taco sauce
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Step 1
1
Cook pasta, uncovered, in 3 to 4 quarts boiling water until barely tender to bite, 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, stem and seed bell peppers and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices. In a 10- to 12-inch nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat, frequently stir peppers and oil until peppers are limp and browned, 12 to 14 minutes; reduce heat if peppers start to darken too much.
Step 3
3
Cut chicken into 1/4- by 2-inch strips. When pasta is barely tender to bite, add chicken to pasta water and cook until meat is no longer pink in center (cut to test), 2 to 3 more minutes. Drain mixture and return to pan.
Step 4
4
Blend yogurt with cornstarch. Add mixture and taco sauce to peppers; stir often over medium heat until bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 5
5
Add the pepper-yogurt sauce and chopped cilantro to the pasta and chicken; mix to coat.
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