Chicken With Peppers, Zucchini And Tomatoes On Angel Hair

Recipe Ingredients

1/2 cup	118ml	Sun-dried tomatoes - (not oil-packed)
3 tablespoons	45ml	All-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Salt
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Ground red pepper
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Chicken tenders - cut 3/4" pieces
1 tablespoon	15ml	Olive oil
2		Garlic cloves - minced
1/4 cup	59ml	Dry vermouth
1		Diced Italian-style tomatoes - (14 1/2 oz)
2		Zucchini - sliced (small)
1		Red bell pepper - cut thin strips (large)
1		Yellow bell pepper - cut thin strips (large)
1 tablespoon	15ml	Fresh thyme leaves
		= (or 1 tspn dried thyme leaves)
1/2 cup	118ml	Water
1/2 lb	227g / 8oz	Uncooked angel hair pasta

Recipe Instructions

Place sun-dried tomatoes in small bowl; cover with boiling water. Let tomatoes soak for 5 to 10 minutes or until soft. Drain; cut into slivers.

Combine flour, salt and red pepper in medium bowl; mix well. Add chicken; toss until evenly coated.

Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook without stirring 3 to 4 minutes or until golden. Turn chicken; cook 3 minutes longer.

Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add vermouth; stir to loosen skillet drippings. Add canned tomatoes, dried tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, thyme and water; bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes or until zucchini is tender, stirring occasionally. Set aside and keep warm.

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain. Transfer to large serving bowl. Pour sauce over pasta; garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Exchanges Per Serving: 2 Starch, 2 Meat, 2 Vegetable.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 312; Calories from fat 17%; Total Fat 6g; Saturated Fat 1g; Protein 25g; Carbohydrates 37g; Cholesterol 89mg; Sodium 300mg; Dietary Fiber 3g.

Source:
Diabetic Cooking at http://www.diabeticcooking.com

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