Asian chicken & noodles

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8ouncesUncooked Medium Egg Noodles
1tablespoonVegetable or olive oil
1poundsBoneless chicken breasts (without skin) cut into julienne strips (1 1/2 x 1/4-inch)
2Carrots peeled and thinly sliced
1bunchScallions; chopped
½Red bell pepper thinly sliced
¼cupLow-sodium soy sauce
1cupChopped celery
4ouncesSliced water chestnuts
½teaspoonGarlic powder
½teaspoonWhite pepper
1teaspoonDried cilantro
2tablespoonsToasted almonds (optional)

Directions

Prepare egg noodles according to package directions; drain.

In a large skillet or wok, saute chicken, carrots, scallions and red bell pepper in oil until chicken is opaque and white, about 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Add soy sauce, celery, water chestnuts, garlic powder, white pepper and cilantro. Mix all ingredients together, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in cooked egg noodles.

Sprinkle with toasted almonds, if desired.

Each serving provides: 307 Calories; 31.9 g Protein; 26⅗ g Carbohydrates; 8 g Fat; 84⅖ mg Cholesterol; 1155 mg Sodium.

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