Penne Chicken Recipe

Penne Chicken Recipe
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Rating

75% would make again

A rich sun-dried tomato sauce brings warm, new flavor to pasta, chicken, Portobello mushrooms and peas in this hearty and healthful meal-in-one. —Healthy Cooking Test Kitchen

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  • 6 Servings
  • Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
  • 2 cups uncooked penne pasta
  • 1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), cut in half
  • 3 tablespoons chopped shallots
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup fat-free milk
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil

Directions

  • In a large nonstick skillet, bring the water, wine and bouillon to a boil. Reduce heat; carefully add chicken. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 170°. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Remove chicken from the pan, reserving the cooking liquid; set chicken aside to cool slightly. Add the mushrooms, tomatoes and shallots to the cooking liquid. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Combine the cornstarch, milk, tomato paste and salt until smooth; stir into the pan until blended. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Shred chicken with two forks; add to the sauce. Drain pasta; add to sauce. Add the cheese, peas and basil; cook and stir until heated through. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups equals 281 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 41 mg cholesterol, 739 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 24 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 very lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Penne Chicken published in Healthy Cooking August/September 2008, p23

Tip

Shallot Substitutions

Shallots are part of the onion family and have a mild onion-garlic flavor. In place of 3 to 4 shallots, use 1 medium onion plus a pinch of garlic powder or (if you like the taste of garlic) 1 minced garlic clove.

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Reviewed on Nov. 08, 2009 by muffbear74

I thought this recipe would be a winner when I first saw it. I was right! My husband and I both give it 5 stars.

Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2009 by bigteebigtee

I made this dish when my nieces were over to vist and they loved it. It is nice to make when the weather is warm since you don't have to use the oven.

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