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penne with chicken

Ingredients For penne with chicken

  • 1/3 lb
    chicken breasts, boneless
  • 1 Tbsp
    parsley, chopped
  • 3 oz
    mozzarella, diced
  • 10 oz
    penne pasta
  • 1/2 tsp
    red pepper flakes
  • 1 can
    olives, drained
  • 12
    basil leaves chopped
  • 28 oz
    tomatoes, canned italian style with juice
  • 3
    garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1/2 c
    green onions, chopped
  • 1.5 tsp
    olive oil
  • 1/2 c
    parmesan cheese, grated

How To Make penne with chicken

  • 1
    Earlier in the day, add enough water to the skinned chicken to cover it.
  • 2
    Poach chicken in simmering water (uncovered) until chicken is no longer pink.
  • 3
    This will take about 8 minutes.
  • 4
    Allow chicken to cool in poaching liquid.
  • 5
    (I put it in the refrigerator rather than leave it at room temperature).
  • 6
    Cooling it in the liquid makes it more tender.
  • 7
    Later, remove chicken from poaching liquid and chop it into small or bite-size pieces.
  • 8
    Save the poaching liquid to add to the water you\'re going to cook the pasta in.
  • 9
    In large non-stick pan, cook the onion and garlic in heated olive oil until softened.
  • 10
    Add hot pepper flakes and tomatoes and juice.
  • 11
    Cook about 30 minutes over medium heat until sauce thickens.
  • 12
    Cook penne in poaching liquid with additional water as needed.
  • 13
    Combine chicken with the sauce mixture in serving bowl.
  • 14
    Add parsley and cheese.
  • 15
    Sprinkle with parmesan and serve immediately.

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