CHICKEN WITH PENNE AND PEAS

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A great recipe for when you're trying to drop weight, but still eat good tasting food. 7 POINTS per serving!

Provided by BothFex

Categories     Penne

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups penne
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 cup frozen green pea, thawed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/4 cup romano cheese or 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pan of boiling water 10 minutes, or until al dente.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • Combine stock and 1/2 cup peas in a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
  • Sauté garlic 30 seconds.
  • Add bell pepper and chicken and sauté 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until chicken is cooked throughout.
  • Add pea purée, whole peas and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir well.
  • Stir in pasta and bring to a boil.
  • Cook 2 minutes, or until mixture thickens, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in cheese and toss well before serving.

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