CHICKEN PENNE ARMADILLO GRILL

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Chicken, Penne,Pesto & Sundried tomatoes... oh yes. This gem comes from my Best of Arizona Cookbook contributed by the 5 star Armadillo Grill. The cayenne pepper brings a little zing, if you want more hot... add more.

Provided by BakinBaby

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 ounces boneless chicken breasts
2 red bell peppers (cut in 1/2-inch strips)
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1/2 lb penne pasta
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 tablespoons onions (minced)
1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
2 cups white wine
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato (julienned)
1/2 cup pesto sauce
2 cups half-and-half
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler and place chicken breasts and red pepper strips to baking sheet, sprinkle with cayene; broil until golden brown (about 20 minutes); set aside, and slice chicken in diagonal pieces.
  • Begin cooking pasta until al dente.
  • In a saucepan, heat oil and saute' onion and garlic.
  • Deglaze pan with white wine and reduce liquid, adding tomatoes & cook 3-4 minutes.
  • Then add pesto, cream and seasonings, stir until fully incorporated.
  • Add drained pasta to sauce and toss, then divide mixture among 4 warm plates and top each with chicken slices and red peppers.
  • Garnish with Parmesan and fresh basil leaves.

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