Chicken Penne al Fresco Recipe
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Chicken Penne al Fresco

By: FRIENDLYCHICK  
"Penne pasta with chicken in a tomato-garlic sauce - made in the microwave! Cheap, simple and tasty! Garnish with additional basil, Parmesan cheese and pepper, if desired."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 3 cups penne pasta
  • 3 3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 1/4 cups fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 2 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Coat a microwave-safe casserole dish with olive oil; stir in the garlic and tomatoes. Cover and microwave on High until tomatoes begin to burst, 4 to 5 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Remove garlic and tomato mixture from the microwave and crush the remaining tomatoes with a fork. Stir in pasta, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cover and return to microwave. Cook on High until pasta is tender, 16 to 18 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes. Remove pasta from the microwave, then stir in the basil, chicken, and Parmesan cheese.

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Amount Per Serving  Calories: 263 | Total Fat: 6.6g | Cholesterol: 42mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2009 by Traci's Kitchen Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Yum!.. I also added some Italian seasonings, onion, celery and a splash of sherry! Served... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2009 by Marge P 
This is a great recipe. It's got the right amount of flavor, my husband and I love it. My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2009 by Rozanne 
Perfect, as is. MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2009 by iceemama 
For ease, this recipe deserves a 5 or more. Taste was probably a 3 for me. I was tempted to... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2009 by Jade 
This was amazing. It had enough flavor and was very filling. I will certainly make again :) MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2009 by Ginny 
I had to use dried basil due to the season but it was still very good ... and so so easy! MORE

 
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