READY IN 40 mins

Lime Chicken and Mushroom Pasta

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"Tangy lime and olive oil combine to make a light tasting pasta everyone will love. And so easy to make!" — Sherry Hammond

Directions

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
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.
Drain pasta, and transfer to a large serving bowl. Top with chicken mixture, and toss slightly. Garnish with lime slices.

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PREP 25 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 40 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 28, 2004

Usually I only try recipes that have lots of great reviews, but I decided to try this one because the ingredients sounded good. Boy am I glad I did! It's fast, easy and has a wonderful bright flavor. Husband loved it as well. My additions....one jalepeno, chopped, two garlic cloves chopped, and a little parm cheese at the end. And I also dusted the chicken with a little cayenne before cooking. Obviously we like things spicy! Try this one!!

—BRIDGETF

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 08, 2011

This is an okay dish but I agree with the others that if made as written it would be a bit bland. It definitely needs some tweaking in my opinion. I ended up adding some white wine and garlic. This recipe is fast and easy and has potential.

—Soup Loving Nicole

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38 Ratings

Nov 01, 2003

Very good and fast-I had dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. I added about 4 cloves chopped garlic to the oil when sauteing the chicken and seasoned the chunks with a little cajun seasoning and salt and pepper. When I saw there wasn't going to be much sauce for the pasta when the veggies were just about done, I removed all and kept it warm, added 1 can of chicken broth, about 1/2 cup white wine with the lime juice and let that reduce a little. Put chicken and veggies back in and topped with cilantro. Oh-I also added a few pickeled jalapenos with the bell pepper as we like things very spicy. Very tasty!

—SweetBasil

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Sep 29, 2003

This was really good. I did saute the chicken with some minced garlic, omited the cilanto, did the juice of just one lime and added fresh grated parmesan cheese. My husband loved it, I will defiately make it again.

—jbreets

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Oct 14, 2010

Too bland. I wish I read all the reviews before making. May try it again using some of the suggestions here.

—Rainlady

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Sep 29, 2010

nice, but a bit bland for my tastes.

—nyghteshadow

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Sep 27, 2010

Loved this! I make it in a flash by cutting up the boneless chicken with scissors over the hot oil, then adding the veggies, including a generous amount (about 1/3 cup) of jarred minced garlic. I used bottled lime juice and presliced mushrooms. I used some ideas from another recipe on this site, Chicken Supreme II, and added cream of chicken soup and a little white wine to the skillet when the chicken was cooked. You could also just use some chicken broth, wine, and a cornstarch slurry. Wow, serving this over whole wheat penne pasta, it's delicious and done in the time it takes to boil the pasta! Great stuff!

—Anne

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Jan 07, 2012

Really great! Instead of yellow bell pepper, I added diced (frozen) onion, a few grinds of cracked pepper and a bit of garlic powder. Was light but filling. Could use a bit of broth, was slightly dry.

—ALynn

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Nutrition

Calories
466 kcal
23%

Carbohydrates
62.6 g
20%

Cholesterol
41 mg
14%

Fat
12.8 g
20%

Fiber
4.8 g
19%

Protein
28.4 g
57%

Sodium
46 mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Lime Chicken and Mushroom Pasta

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 466
Calories from Fat: 115

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.8g 20 %
Saturated Fat 2.1g 11 %
Cholesterol 41mg 14 %
Sodium 46mg 2 %
Potassium 649mg 18 %
Total Carbohydrates 62.6g 20 %
Dietary Fiber 4.8g 19 %
Protein 28.4g 57 %
Sugars 5.8g
Vitamin A 24 %
Vitamin C 154 %
Calcium 5 %
Iron 35 %
** Thiamin 12 %
Niacin 121 %
Vitamin B6 30 %
Magnesium 23 %
Folate 103 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.