Light Penne With Sun-Dried Tomatoes And Chicken

Name: Light Penne With Sun-Dried Tomatoes And Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
If using cellophane wrapped sundried tomatoes, reconstitute in a small bowl with the boiling water.
3
Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil while cooking the rest of the recipe.
4
Place the chicken and wine in a shallow baking dish, and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
5
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear.
6
Shred chicken and reserve cooking juices.
7
Drain the sundried tomatoes and chop them fine.
8
Pour the chicken cooking juices into a small saucepan.
9
Add the shallot, mushrooms, peas, and tomatoes.
10
Saute on low a few minutes until liquid is absorbed and vegetables are wilted.
11
Remove pan from heat.
12
Cover to keep veggies warm.
13
Add Penne to the boiling water and cook to desired consistency, 8-10 minutes.
14
While pasta is cooking, preheat a heavy small saucepan on medium for 1 minute, then coat twice with cooking spray.
15
Add garlic and flour, then whisk in evaporated skim milk.
16
Add the nutmeg and red pepper flakes.
17
Whisk constantly and bring to a boil.
18
Continue to cook another 5 minutes, whisking constantly, until thickened.
19
Reduce heat to low and add basil.
20
Drain cooked pasta and place in a large bowl.
21
Add chicken, veggies, and sauce.
22
Toss and garnish with black olives.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Light Penne With Sun-Dried Tomatoes And Chicken falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!