Chicken Caruso
Quick to make and surprisingly nutritious, this Chicken Caruso is the perfect weeknight meal for any occasion.
Servings: 6
Calories: 469kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup elbow macaroni or corkscrew pasta (uncooked)
- 2 slices bacon
- 1/4 cup green pepper (finely chopped)
- 1/3 cup onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cups cooked chicken or turkey (chopped)
- 2 cups old cheddar cheese (grated)
- 1/4 cup pimiento
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup peas (frozen)
- 3 tablespoons cooking sherry
Instructions
- In a saucepan bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook for 10 minutes until tender. Do not drain
- In a large skillet fry the diced bacon until crisp. Add the green pepper and the onion and cook until the onion is tender. Drain off any excess fat.
- Stir in the macaroni - broth mixture and the remaining ingredients. Heat it through, then serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 928mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 856IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 299mg | Iron: 2mg