Mediterranean Chicken and Pasta

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 8 oz penne pasta
• 4 skinned and boned chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2pounds)
• 2 tbs olive oil
• 1 (8 oz) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped dried tomatoes in oil, drained
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbs butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Cook in hot oil in a large skillet over high heat 8 minutes or until browned. Remove from skillet.

Saute mushrooms in skillet for 4 minutes. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Add tomatoes, broth, wine, and basil. Bring to a boil; return chicken to skillet, and cover. Cook over low heat 4 minutes or until chicken is tender. Add cooked pasta, parsley, and butter to chicken mixture, tossing to combine.