CHICKEN-Cacciatore with Pasta and Broccoli

(from Jax424’s recipe box)

Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3 medium zucchini (10 ounces), cut in 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 medium bell pepper, red yellow or green, seeded, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 jar marinara or pasta sauce (24-26 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons dry red wine
  • 8 ounces whole wheat rotelle or penne pasta
  • 2 - 3 cups broccoli florets

Directions

  1. Start boiling a large pot of water to cook pasta. Flatten chicken to thickness of 3/4 inch using a mallet or palm of hand.

  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side.

  3. Add zucchini, bell pepper, sauce and wine to skillet. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 8-10 minutes or until chicken reaches 170ºF and vegetables are tender.

  4. While chicken is cooking, cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli during last 2 minutes of cook time. Drain. Serve chicken and sauce over pasta and broccoli.

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