QUICK CHICKEN PUTTANESCA

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An Italian classic ready in 25 minutes. This version is different than similar Puttanesca recipes by using ingredients that help to reduce the cooking time, giving a new twist to an old classic that makes it possible to have a tasty dinner even on a busy night when there is so little time to spend in the kitchen. To keep total...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories Pasta

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

8 oz angel hair pasta
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
4 chicken breast cutlets (thin, about 4-oz each)
1/4 c minced fresh onion
3 clove garlic, minced
2 c chopped tomato (canned diced tomato is ok)
1/4 c sliced green olives
1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano
1 1/2 tsp capers, chopped
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp salt
1 canned anchovy fillet, chopped

Steps:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. When done, drain in colander; set aside.
2. While pasta is cooking, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add chicken to pan; cook 5 minutes or until done, turning once. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm.
3. Add remaining oil, onion, and garlic to pan, and sauté 1 minute, stirring often to deglaze pan. Add tomato and remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer, and cook for 9 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
4. Serve chicken on top of angel hair pasta and top with the tomato mixture.

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