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chicken and penne cacciatore
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Chicken and Penne Cacciatore

Hearty whole grain pasta tossed in a savory tomato sauce with chicken, mushrooms, and bell peppers.
Course Entrees
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 1 cup servings
Calories 230kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In stockpot or large saucepan over high heat, bring water to a boil. Add pasta. Stir. Return to a boil. Boil until al dente, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Drain pasta. Rinse with cold water and drain again. Set aside until ready to use.
  • Preheat a large sauté pan over medium heat.
  • Coat chicken with cooking spray. Cook chicken 5 minutes. Turn chicken over. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and dice.
  • In the same sauté pan over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add mushrooms, green pepper, onion, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add chicken and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add pasta, spaghetti sauce, vinegar, and crushed red pepper. Mix well and cook until heated through, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and parmesan cheese and serve hot.

Notes

Note: To save on time, leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken may be used as long as the skin is removed.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 400mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g