CAPELLINI WITH PINE NUTS, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, AND CHICKEN

Capellini with Pine Nuts, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Chicken image

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Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 ounces whole wheat capellini or angel hair pasta
3 ounces dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces chicken breast tenderloins, cut into bite-size pieces
⅛ teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon red-pepper flakes, or to taste
¼ cup sliced fresh basil
½ cup pine nuts, toasted (MUFA)

Steps:

Prepare pasta per package directions without adding salt. Meanwhile, soak tomatoes in hot water 10 minutes or until soft. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of water, and chop.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat while pasta cooks. Season chicken with salt. Add chicken, garlic, and red-pepper flakes to skillet. Cook, stirring, until garlic turns golden, 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and reserved water and cook 2 to 3 minutes until chicken is completely cooked.
Drain pasta, add to skillet, and toss. Add basil and toss. Divide pasta equally among 4 bowls and sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons of pine nuts. Top with more basil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 34.8 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 542.1 mg, Sugar 11 g