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"It's like spicy food - sometimes you have to tone it down so more people can enjoy it."- Kenneth Edmonds, Musician

The refrigerator light goes on...

OK, I'll admit it. I actually made this with a full teaspoon of red pepper flakes. It's pretty spicy with that much, but it is not so overwhelming that you can't taste all of the other ingredients. If you don't like spicy food, you might use 1/4 teaspoon.


 

Chicken with Creamy Red Pepper Flakes Sauce

Servings: 2 | Serving size: 4 ounces chicken with pasta and sauce

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

This recipe can easily be multiplied but does not make very good leftovers.

Chicken with Creamy Red Pepper Flakes Sauce recipe from Dr. Gourmet

Ingredients

  • 1 quart water
  • 2 ounces whole wheat or gluten free fettuccine
  • 2 tsp olive oil (divided)
  • 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 large shallot (minced)
  • 1/2 large red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 large ear corn (shuck kernels from cob)
  • 2 ounces pepperoncini (diced)
  • 1/2 tsp dried red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup 2% milk
  • 1 ounce goat cheese
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste

Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat.

When the water boils, add the pasta to the water.

Cut the chicken into 1/2 inch strips.

While the pasta is cooking, place one teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.

Add the chicken to the pan and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, turning at least once. When the chicken is just cooked through, remove to a plate.

Add the second teaspoon olive oil to the pan and then the shallots and red bell peppers. Cook for about 2 minutes and then add the corn, pepperoncini and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add the white wine and cook for about 1 minute. Reduce the heat to medium.

Add the chicken, milk, goat cheese, salt and pepper. Stir while the cheese melts.

Drain the pasta and add the fettuccine to the pan. Toss well and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 4 ounces chicken with pasta and sauce

Servings: 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories 454 Calories from Fat 110
% Daily Value
Total Fat 12g 22%
    Saturated Fat 4g 17%
    Monounsaturated Fat 4g
    Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 79mg 25%
Sodium 478mg 21%
Total Carbohydrates 46g 16%
    Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
    Sugars 5g
Protein 37g
Vitamin A 34% Vitamin C 86%
Calcium 10% Iron 17%
Vitamin K 5 mcg Potassium 825 mg
Magnesium 124 mg