LIGHT PENNE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND CHICKEN

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A distinctive filling dish full of flavor with only 4.1g fat per serving! Most of the prep and cooking are done at the same time.

Provided by ChipotleChick

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup sun-dried tomato, to taste (preferably packed in cellophane)
1/2 cup boiling water
6 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup white wine
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
3 tablespoons chopped shallots
1 1/4 cups chopped fresh baby mushrooms or 1 1/4 cups portabella mushrooms
1/2 cup fresh peas or 1/2 cup thawed frozen peas, to taste
8 ounces dry penne pasta
cooking spray
5 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon flour
12 ounces evaporated skim milk
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
5 black olives, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • If using cellophane wrapped sundried tomatoes, reconstitute in a small bowl with the boiling water.
  • Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil while cooking the rest of the recipe.
  • Place the chicken and wine in a shallow baking dish, and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear.
  • Shred chicken and reserve cooking juices.
  • Drain the sundried tomatoes and chop them fine.
  • Pour the chicken cooking juices into a small saucepan.
  • Add the shallot, mushrooms, peas, and tomatoes.
  • Saute on low a few minutes until liquid is absorbed and vegetables are wilted.
  • Remove pan from heat.
  • Cover to keep veggies warm.
  • Add Penne to the boiling water and cook to desired consistency, 8-10 minutes.
  • While pasta is cooking, preheat a heavy small saucepan on medium for 1 minute, then coat twice with cooking spray.
  • Add garlic and flour, then whisk in evaporated skim milk.
  • Add the nutmeg and red pepper flakes.
  • Whisk constantly and bring to a boil.
  • Continue to cook another 5 minutes, whisking constantly, until thickened.
  • Reduce heat to low and add basil.
  • Drain cooked pasta and place in a large bowl.
  • Add chicken, veggies, and sauce.
  • Toss and garnish with black olives.

Mahmood Mahfouz
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I've tried many penne recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Rashida Raouf
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Nelson Obasuyi
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this dish.


Akinola Waliyat
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This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.


Harliv Vansh
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's easy to make and always delicious.


Gen Buttnaked
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This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again and again.


SAIFUL YT
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out bland and watery.


Daniel secondi
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I've made this dish several times now and it always turns out perfectly.


Leon Maksuti
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This is my new favorite pasta dish. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Abdul rahman Ansari
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Jessica Fletcher
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This dish is very versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Ebere Jovial
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I'm not a fan of sun-dried tomatoes, so I used fresh tomatoes instead. The dish was still delicious.


Prarthana Mathema
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I added some chopped spinach to the dish for extra nutrition.


Shanaz Haq
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Waris Jani
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I made this dish exactly as the recipe said, but it turned out too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Peyton Vanhoorn
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I wasn't sure how the sun-dried tomatoes would taste, but I'm so glad I tried them. They added a delicious sweetness to the dish.


Ebot Bruno
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I love how easy this dish is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner.


Renuka Damayanthi
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This dish was a hit with my family! The flavors of the sun-dried tomatoes, chicken, and pesto were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.