Lime Chicken and Mushroom Pasta

Colorful, snappy and oh so easy to prepare, this lime-infused chicken, mushroom and bell pepper sauce is enlivened with the fresh taste of cilantro. Serve it over hot linguini with lime slices for garnish.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 466 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 (16 ounce) package linguini pasta
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 limes, juiced
• 1 pound fresh mushrooms, quartered
• 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.

Step 2

Heat a large, non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add olive oil and chicken, and saute slightly. Add mushrooms and peppers; saute until peppers are soft but crisp. Stir in lime juice and cilantro.

Step 3

Drain pasta, and transfer to a large serving bowl. Top with chicken mixture, and toss slightly. Garnish with lime slices.