Chicken W/Penne in Spicy Tomato Sauce



6 servings

Total Time: 30 minutes


Ingredients


  • 1 pound whole-wheat penne
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper or to taste
  • 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, drained
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts(Cubed)
  • 1 Can of Clams.

Preparation


  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions.
  2. Brown Chicken cubes in a skilltet with a tbsp of oil.Add garlic and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, crushing them roughly with the back of a wooden spoon. Bring to a simmer over low heat and cook until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
  3. When the pasta is ready, drain and return to the pot. Stir in the chicken & sauce and place the pot over high heat. Stir until the mixture sizzles. Remove from heat. Add cheese and parsley; toss well. Taste and adjust seasonings; serve immediately.

Goes well with a Spike tea.LOL

Nutrition

Per serving:
420calories;
4 g fat ( 2 g sat , 2 g mono );
8 mg cholesterol;
59 g carbohydrates;
0 g added sugars;
37 g protein;
7 g fiber;
408 mg sodium;
388 mg potassium.