Chicken Bow Tie Pasta

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• 1 (16-oz.) package bow tie pasta
• 3 skinned and boned chicken breasts
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 (8.5-oz.) jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• 1 (12-oz.) package fresh broccoli florets

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and keep warm.

2. Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes. Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Sauté chicken in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until done. Remove from skillet; drain on paper towels.

3. Add sun-dried tomatoes and next 6 ingredients to skillet; bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in broccoli, and cook 5 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Stir in cooked chicken and warm cooked pasta. Serve immediately.

Wes Hollowell, Birmingham, Alabama, Southern Living
AUGUST 2006