CHICKEN PENNE
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Ingredients
- INGREDIENTS:
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat non gmo penne pasta
- 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large sweet onion
- 2 - 3 cloves of garlic crushed.
- 1 large green pepper
- 1 large red pepper
- 2/3 large jar of salsa
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
Details
Servings 6
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 25mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
DIRECTIONS:
Cook the penne pasta according to the manufacturer's directions.
Step 2
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the remaining ingredients:
Cut the chicken breasts into bite sized pieces.
Slice the peppers into bite sized chunks.
Slice the red or white sweet onion.
Step 3
Stir fry the chicken in a large nonstick pan or wok for 5 minutes turning frequently. Add the onions and garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
Step 4
Add the peppers and continue cooking until they are almost cooked.
Step 5
Add the salsa and continue to stir the meat & vegetable mixture until the salsa is heated through, then remove from heat.
Step 6
Drain the pasta, add the meat mixture and stir to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
Step 7
Sprinkle the cheeses on top, cover and let stand 2-3 minutes before serving to allow the cheese to melt.
Serve with a side salad or cooked spinach.
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These quick and easy chicken quesadillas are the perfect, last-minute family dinner!
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup of chives, chopped
- 1 tsp. of Mexican spice mix
- 4 Tortillas
- Cheddar
- Salt, to taste
METHOD:
- Put shredded chicken breast, tomato sauce, chives, and mexican spice mix in a bowl and mix together.
- Lay out the tortillas. Place a slice of cheddar in the center, and cover with the chicken mix.
- Fold up tortillas, and heat in a frying pan until golden.
- Enjoy!
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