Reviewed: May 20, 2012

Not bad. I found this to be a tad bland for my liking (if you are looking for a hearty pasta entree, this is NOT it!), but beyond that, what REALLY stood out to me was the bright, fresh flavors and genius simplicity of this dish. The thermometer nearly reached 90 degrees this weekend. I couldn't have found a better weather-appropriate recipe - not only is this light on the stomach, it's made with seasonally available ingredients and can easily be prepared on the stovetop (thus eliminating the need to use my oven in this heat wave). NOTE: For a nice change of pace, shrimp would be FANTASTIC in this (and a better protein option than chicken, IMHO). Shrimp are delicate, light and fresh and would be a perfect substitute if you have them handy. Just add a crusty loaf of bread and some good wine, and you're are set! All in all, this was yummy, but lacking the WOW factor I was looking for. Thanks anyways, Ms. Mercadante! :-)

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Chef Mickey (aka Mickey)

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: De Soto, Missouri, USA

Living In: Elgin, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 15, 2012

This was amazing!!!!! I don't typically comment on stuff, but it was THAT good.

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jchristine83

Reviewed: Apr. 4, 2012

Husband loved it as well so it's a keeper!

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SG-cooks

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Paris, Texas, USA

Living In: Katy, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 15, 2012

I didn't even have leftovers to take to work the next day! It didn't make me feel bloated like regular spaghetti. Yum yum.

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SAMMYLYNN69

Reviewed: Mar. 8, 2012

This was just ok to me. Only one of my four children liked it and my husband wasn't thrilled either. It was too bland for us. I follwed the directions as written. It is definitely missing something.

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dyburchfield

Reviewed: Mar. 4, 2012

Sooo good! In a pinch, I substituted 2 cans of petite diced tomatoes for the fresh version. Still turned out fabulous.

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Mrs. Dr. The Ivan

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Erie, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 1, 2012

This has a wonderful flavor! I added a chopped green bell pepper and threw in a handful of spinach with the chicken. I like that it doesn't take much time. I'll definitely make it again, and I think it's going to be one of my family's favorites.

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LauraC

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Feb. 26, 2012

I made this recipe for my family with high hopes. My family HATED it and I was very very very disappointed. I definitely will be removing this from my recipe box. I strongly don't recommend this. >:(

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LaurenC

Reviewed: Feb. 23, 2012

If this was any easier you couldn't call it "cooking". Super simple and very tasty. Add a salad and you've got a great quick meal.

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Connie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Morrisville, Vermont, USA

Living In: Millbrook, New York, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 19, 2012

5 stars with changes: I made a few changes and this turned out so delicious. I sauteed onions and garlic in olive oil and browned cut up chicken in that. Then I added chicken broth, a can of diced tomatoes (with oregano, etc) and white wine and the other ingredients (I used 1 tsp crushed pepper instead of hot sauce) and I added some black pepper and a teaspoon of sugar (left fresh basil out until last 10 min). Then I let it simmer for maybe an hour. I used mini penne and mixed it all together and topped with shredded parm. DELICIOUS!

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