penne with chicken

How To Make penne with chicken

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