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cheesy, peppered chicken tenders

Recipe by
sherry monfils
worcester, MA

Chicken tenders w/ varied peppers in a alfredo sauce. Sounds delicious, doesn't it? It is great served w/ a little pasta.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cheesy, peppered chicken tenders

  • 1 lb
    chicken tenders, like perdue
  • 1/4 c
    flour
  • 2 tsp
    olive oil
  • 12 oz
    thin spgahetti
  • 1 tsp
    olive oil
  • 1 lg
    green bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 lg
    red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 lg
    yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 2 tsp
    minced garlic
  • 1-1/2 c
    light alfredo sauce from a jar
  • 1/2 c
    chopped fresh parsley

How To Make cheesy, peppered chicken tenders

  • 1
    In lg plastic, resealable bag, place chicken in flour. Shake to coat. Heat 2 tsp oil in lg skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken in oil for about 5 mins per side, till browned.
  • 2
    Place chicken in a lg bowl. Cook pasta as directed, drain, reserving 2/3 cup cooking water. Put pasta back into pot.
  • 3
    Heat remaining oil in same skillet. Add all peppers, onions and garlic. Cook, stirring for 3 mins. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook until veggies are tender. Stir in alfredo sauce. Add sauce and veggies to pasta w. reserved liquid. Toss to coat. Sprinkle w/ parsley. I serve w/ freshly grated parmesan cheese, but that's optional.
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