Bayou Chicken Pasta

Servings: 4
Start to finish: 20 minutes
Serving Ideas: salad & crusty bread
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1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green and yellow pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 jar salsa (16 ounces)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Hot cooked pasta


1.    In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery and pepper in oil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add chicken and garlic powder; cook for 4-5 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Stir in salsa.

2.    Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Add the parsley, salt and hot pepper sauce. Serve with pasta.