NICOLE'S CHICKEN PASTA

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This is a very good pasta for family get togethers. It can be served hot, cold, or room temperature.

Provided by Nicole

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pasta

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
salt and pepper to taste
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 red onion, cut into strips
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1 yellow squash, thickly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
½ cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic for 2 minutes, then stir in chicken, and cook until no longer pink, and juices run clear. Remove from skillet, and set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Saute red onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper and yellow squash until tender.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, pepper mixture, basil and balsamic vinegar. Toss until evenly distributed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.9 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 38.5 mg, Sugar 6 g