CHICKEN WITH PENNE AND PEAS

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A great recipe for when you're trying to drop weight, but still eat good tasting food. 7 POINTS per serving!

Provided by BothFex

Categories     Penne

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups penne
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 cup frozen green pea, thawed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/4 cup romano cheese or 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pan of boiling water 10 minutes, or until al dente.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • Combine stock and 1/2 cup peas in a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
  • Sauté garlic 30 seconds.
  • Add bell pepper and chicken and sauté 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until chicken is cooked throughout.
  • Add pea purée, whole peas and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir well.
  • Stir in pasta and bring to a boil.
  • Cook 2 minutes, or until mixture thickens, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in cheese and toss well before serving.

Stephen Livinus
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I'm not a big fan of peas, but I really enjoyed this dish. The peas were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Ismail Hussain Lashkar
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I will use less salt next time.


Sinazo Tunzi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Gobind airi
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


CJ King
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Kumara Wijamunige
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I will use less salt next time.


Syed Aden
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


elozor goldschmidt
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the peas and penne were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again soon.


Mardiyya Samu
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Kigali Rwanda
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.


christina schaller
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the peas and penne were cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Jaheim Reid
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the peas and penne were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Venus Bloodflow
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I'm not a big fan of peas, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken and penne were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Kim Queen
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This chicken with penne and peas recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, the peas were sweet and flavorful, and the penne cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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