Tropical Pineapple Chicken
| Tropical Pineapple Chicken |
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| Pineapple, banana and a splash of lime juice flavor this light and fruity chicken dish, but onions, bell pepper and garlic counteract the sweetness for a delightful contrast of tones and textures. This is a wonderful summer dish to eat on the patio! |
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| 8 oz |
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wide egg noodles |
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| 3/4 lb |
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fresh boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thickly sliced |
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| 1 |
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yellow onion, peeled and chopped |
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| 1/2 cup |
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sliced green onion |
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| 1/2 |
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green bell pepper, seeded and sliced |
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| 2 |
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clove garlic, crushed |
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| 1/2 |
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banana, peeled and sliced |
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| 1/2 cup |
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low-sodium chicken broth |
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| 1 |
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(8-oz.) can pineapple chunks, undrained |
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| 1 tsp |
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lime juice |
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| 1/4 tsp |
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salt |
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| 1/8 tsp |
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ground black pepper |
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Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and keep warm. |
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Meanwhile, spray a deep, nonstick skillet with vegetable cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook evenly until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. |
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Add onion, green onion, bell pepper and garlic. Sauté until bell pepper is crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Stir in banana, broth, pineapple with juice and lime juice. Reduce heat to low. |
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Just before serving stir in pasta and toss to mix. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately. |
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| Servings: 4 |
| Preparation time: 15 minutes |
| Cooking time: 15 minutes |
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| Nutrition Facts |
| Serving size: 1 serving |
| Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet. |
| Nutrition information provided by the recipe author. |
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| Amount Per Serving |
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| Calories |
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350.00 |
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| Calories From Fat (8%) |
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26.92 |
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% Daily Value |
| Total Fat 3.00g |
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5% |
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| Saturated Fat 1.00g |
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5% |
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| Cholesterol 0.00mg |
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0% |
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| Sodium 230.00mg |
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10% |
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| Carbohydrates 53.00g |
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18% |
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| Dietary Fiber 4.00g |
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16% |
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| Net Carbohydrates 49.00g |
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| Protein 28.00g |
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56% |
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| Recipe Type |
| Main Dish, Poultry |
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| Recipe Source |
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Source: Nestle
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