Sunday, March 7, 2010

Chicken with Bow Tie Pasta, Fresh Tomatoes and Peppers

8 oz. bow tie pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 lbs. chicken breast tenders, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 small green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1-1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound coarsely chopped fresh tomatoes
1/4 cup kalamata olives
freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to directions; drain and transfer to a serving bowl. Meanwhile heat oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium. Add chicken, cook 7 minutes, stirring often, or until browned; remove to a plate and cover. Add bell pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to skillet; cook and stir 5 minutes or until bell pepper pieces are almost tender. Add tomatoes and olives; cook 5 minutes or until tomatoes soften and mixture is hot. Stir in chicken and any accumulated juices; heat just until hot. Stir chicken mixture into pasta. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

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