Penne with Chicken and Pickled Peppers

By DreiFromBK

Ingredients

• 12 ounces penne rigate
• 1 1/2 cups shredded chicken
• 1 1/2 cups sliced mixed pickled peppers, drained
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt
• 1 cup basil leaves

Preparation

Step 1

In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the penne until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.

Wipe out the pot; add the chicken, peppers and oil. Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until hot, 6 minutes. Add the penne and cooking water and cook, tossing, until hot, 3 minutes. Season with salt; stir in the basil and serve.