Chicken Penne Italian
(from Julianne’s recipe box)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 4 people
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dry penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1(15 ounce) can chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced 1(16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 cup medium-dry white wine
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Directions
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, and reserve pasta.
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Whisk the cornstarch and chicken broth together in a bowl until smooth. Set aside until needed.
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Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and chicken; stir and cook until the chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, about 10 minutes.
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Stir in the onion, and green and red peppers; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, and simmer for 10 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth mixture and wine, if desired, and season with oregano and basil.
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Stir in the cooked pasta, and simmer over medium heat until thoroughly heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve garnished with parmesan cheese.