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ITALIAN CHICKEN AND PENNE



Italian Chicken and Penne image

This easy stir-fry combines the pasta with green pepper, mushrooms and tomatoes in an Italian-style sauce. I made up this recipe one evening, and it was a big hit with my family. -Janeen Longfellow, Wolcottville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small green pepper, julienned
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a nonstick wok, stir-fry the chicken, pepper, onion and garlic in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add the pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes, sauce and seasoning; heat through. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PENNE WITH CHICKEN AND ARTICHOKES



Penne With Chicken and Artichokes image

You can substitute shrimp for the chicken or you can make it vegetarian by using zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms and bell peppers. From Firehouse Food: Cooking with San Francisco's Firefighters

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb dry penne pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
1 cup dry white wine or 1 cup chicken broth
2 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, quartered, drained
1 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, jullinne
1 bunch green onion, white and pale green parts only, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated plus extra for serving or 1 cup asiago cheese, plus extra for serving
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, cut into thin strips

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the package directions.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the garlic and chicken cubes. Saute until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a bowl and set aside.
  • Pour the wine into the skillet and allow it to boil briefly, while scraping the brown bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Add the artichokes, dried tomatoes, green onions, and lemon zest. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring gently from time to time.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet, add the cheese, and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the sauce to a large serving bowl; add the drained cooked pasta and the basil and toss to combine well. Serve immediately in large, shallow bowls. Pass additional grated cheese at the table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 688.4, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 90.2, Sodium 527.9, Carbohydrate 84.2, Fiber 21.5, Sugar 2.4, Protein 42.5

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