Lemon Chicken Stir-Fry

Loaded with tender chicken and lovely vegetables, this satisfying stir-fry goes from stovetop to tabletop in less than half an hour.

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 30 min
Makes: 4 servings

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8	oz uncooked capellini (angel hair) pasta
1	tablespoon vegetable oil
1	lb boneless, skinless chicken tenders (not breaded), cut into 1-inch pieces
1	medium onion, cut into 8 wedges
2	cups small broccoli flowerets
1/2	cup sugar snap peas
1	cup Progresso® chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1	tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1	teaspoon grated lemon peel
4	teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2	teaspoons lemon pepper
1	cup cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half

1.	Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
2.	While pasta is cooking, heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and onion; stir-fry 5 to 6 minutes or until chicken is brown.
3.	Add broccoli and peas to chicken mixture. Cook over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4.	Stir together broth, thyme, lemon peel, cornstarch and lemon pepper in small bowl; stir into chicken mixture. Cook over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened and vegetables are coated.
5.	Stir in tomatoes; cook until thoroughly heated. Serve over pasta.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Use 1 1/2 cups chicken broth. In step 2, stir-fry chicken and onion 8 to 9 minutes.

Serve-With

Serve this lemony stir-fry over cooked Chinese noodles, vermicelli or rice instead of the angel hair pasta.

Special Touch

Cherry tomatoes come in a variety of shapes and colors. Try pear-shaped, round, red, yellow or orange tomatoes.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 425 (Calories from Fat 80); Total Fat 9g (Saturated Fat 2g); Cholesterol 70mg; Sodium 340mg; Total Carbohydrate 55g (Dietary Fiber 5g); Protein 36g Percent Daily Value*: Iron 22% Exchanges: 3 Starch; 2 Vegetable; 3 Very Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 3 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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