READY IN 55 mins

Chicken Penne Italiano

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"An Italian version of stir-fry, this tasty dish mixes cubed, boneless chicken and penne pasta with red and green peppers, garlic, tomatoes, oregano, and basil for an easy weeknight supper." — JBLUVS2COOK

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and reserve pasta.
Whisk the cornstarch and chicken broth together in a bowl until smooth. Set aside until needed.
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. 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. Stir in the cooked pasta, and simmer over medium heat until thoroughly heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese.

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PREP 25 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 55 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 16, 2008

Oh, did hubby and I enjoy this! Simple, fresh and light, this really hit the spot. I had a medley of bell peppers on hand, so I used a mixture of orange, red, yellow and green peppers which really lent the dish a lot of color. No need to measure ingredients exactly, just add or subtract to suit your own taste. Also, in keeping with the fresh flavors I was after in this dish, I opted to use fresh, chopped tomatoes rather than canned. Simply beautiful dish with a delicious blend of flavors.

—naples34102

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 17, 2008

This was ok. I tried to take the advice of others and added a bit of crushed red pepper but it still tasted bland. It is a simple recipe that I would recommend to someone just starting off, but other than that I wouldn't make this recipe again.

—VeronicasCreations

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Jan 22, 2008

Great base recipe. Gave it 4 stars due to some tweaking.... the recipe doesn't state when to add the tomoatoes - not a big deal just throw them in when you add your peppers. Tripled the garlic (personal preference), doubled the tomatoes and the wine. the result was a nice light, healthy meal. Thanks!

—sassy m

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Apr 25, 2008

DH tried this tonight, and it turned out pretty good, except he thought white wine & white wine vinegar were interchangeable. Actually was edible, if a little vinegar-ish. Gave it 4 stars because even with the vinegar it wasn't bad. Want to try it with the wine.

—beachbum12b

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Apr 27, 2008

Didn't add the wine since I didn't have any on hand. Did add some red pepper flakes to taste. Pretty good.

—nettert

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Aug 12, 2011

Great recipe! I was looking for a chicken/pasta dish but I didn’t want anything too creamy and heavy full of calories. This was perfect because it’s light, all the ingredients blend well and it has lots of flavors. I didn’t have any bell peppers on hand, so I only used tomatoes. I think mushrooms would go really well too. Also, I used fresh basil instead of dried, this was a really nice addition to this dish.

—Fit&Healthy Mom

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Apr 18, 2011

Easy, I typically have all the ingredients on hand. My daughter and my husband really liked it. Only changes I made were to coat the chicken with flour prior to browning, adding some halved, sliced summer squash because I had it, and added some red pepper flakes.

—lasgarden

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Mar 30, 2008

When I made this, I doubled the recipe so that I could have enough for 6 people. Everyone had their fill, and there's still about half leftover. It's pretty filling. Also, and this is just personal preference, I would try to make this a bit thicker with maybe a bit more cornstarch and more tomatoes. Lastly, parmesan cheese (lots of it) is a must.

—CARTOONRCKR

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Nutrition

Calories
527 kcal
26%

Carbohydrates
56.4 g
18%

Cholesterol
81 mg
27%

Fat
15 g
23%

Fiber
4.8 g
19%

Protein
39.3 g
79%

Sodium
927 mg
37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Chicken Penne Italiano

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 527
Calories from Fat: 135

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 23 %
** Saturated Fat 4.2g 21 %
Cholesterol 81mg 27 %
Sodium 927mg 37 %
** Potassium 708mg 20 %
Total Carbohydrates 56.4g 18 %
Dietary Fiber 4.8g 19 %
Protein 39.3g 79 %
** Sugars 8.7g
Vitamin A 15 %
Vitamin C 77 %
Calcium 29 %
Iron 43 %
** Thiamin 16 %
** Niacin 165 %
** Vitamin B6 54 %
** Magnesium 28 %
** Folate 19 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.