CHICKEN CACCIATORE OVER PASTA

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Categories     Chicken     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1" thick strips
4 tablespoons olive oil (divided (2T & 2T)
1 small onion, diced
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 red pepper, cut into strips
1 green pepper, cut into strips
2 (6oz) jars sliced mushrooms
2 cans (15oz) diced tomatoes with juice
15oz can chicken broth
1 pound cleaned spinach leaves
1 pound penne pasta, cooked and drained
1/2 cup Parmesan or Asiago cheese

Steps:

  • Slice the chicken breasts.Place in a bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil, onions, garlic, oregano, basil, salt and pepper, and toss well. ( this can be done earlier, covered and refrigerated until ready to use). Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saute pan. Add chicken. Cook on medium high heat until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Add peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, broth. Cover; cook on medium heat for 10 minutes. Add spinach and cook 5 minutes longer. Taste for seasoning. While chicken is sauteing, cook and drain pasta. Place pasta in a large serving bowl, top with chicken mixture and shredded cheese.

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