*  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                Lemon-Sage Tortellini w/ chicken & peppers

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Chicken

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      lb            frozen cheese-filled tortellini
     1/2  tbsp          butter
   1      tbsp          olive oil
   1      lb            boneless skinless chicken breast halves
   1                    roasted red bell pepper -- cut into thin strips
                        salt and coarsely ground black pepper -- to taste
   4      thin slices   smoked chicken or turkey -- cut in thin strips
     1/2  tsp           dried sage
   1 1/2  tsp           grated lemon rind
   2      tbsp          lemon juice
   2      tbsp          chopped parsley

Cook tortellini in boiling water according to instructions on package.

Meanwhile melt butter and olive oil in large frying pan over medium high
heat.  Add chicken breast, salt and pepper, and stir fry for about 3
minutes.  Add red pepper strips, turn heat down to medium, and cook until

chicken and pepper is done, stirring periodically.

Add smoked turkey or chicken strips and fresh sage*, and stir fry until
heated through. Add tortellini, lemon rind, lemon juice, and parsley.  Add
more salt and pepper if needed.  Stir for a minute or two to heat and mix.

Serves about 6.

*If you use dried sage, add it earlier in the process, with the chicken.

The original recipe said to roast and peel the red pepper, which I think
is too much work.  You can buy canned roasted peppers which work
wonderfully.  If you use them, add them later, with the smoked turkey,
since they're already cooked.  I like them, but I also like plain red bell
pepper.

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Per serving: 116 Calories; 4g Fat (35% calories from fat); 18g Protein;
1g Carbohydrate; 46mg Cholesterol; 62mg Sodium