BLACKENED CHICKEN PASTA

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Peppers and penne pasta in a tomato-basil sauce makes a tasty accompaniment for tender, blackened chicken breasts.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pkg. (1 lb.) penne pasta, uncooked
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
2 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning
2 Tbsp. butter, divided
1 large onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 each green, red and yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce

Steps:

Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
Meanwhile, toss chicken with seasoning until evenly coated. Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 4 min. or until chicken is done. Remove chicken from skillet; set aside.
Melt remaining butter in same skillet. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until onions are crisp-tender. Add bell peppers and crushed red pepper; mix well.
Return chicken to skillet; stir in pasta sauce. Cook 2 to 3 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
Drain pasta. Serve topped with chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 22 g