Penne, Tomato and Chicken Pronto

The ongoing love affair with pasta is far from over. This pasta dish can be prepared with a wide variety of pasta from penne and fusilli to bow shapes or more traditional macaroni.

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Servings: 4

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups (500 mL) penne pasta
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) olive oil
  • 1 lb (500 g) boneless Ontario Chicken Breasts, cut into narrow strips
  • 2 cloves Ontario Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) sherry, white wine or chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
  • 2 medium Ontario Tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 4 Ontario Green Onions, sliced
  • 8 pitted black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat oil in large frypan. Sauté chicken with garlic until lightly browned. Add sherry, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper; simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, onions and olives; simmer for about 2 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside. Drain pasta; add chicken mixture and Parmesan cheese; toss well to combine.

Nutritional information

  • Protein: 31.0 grams
  • Fat: 16.0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 34.0 grams
  • Calories: 404