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Perfect Penne

Perfect Penne

Perfect Penne with Chicken & Roasted Garlic Sauce is a great weeknight family dinner that is simple and nutritious meal.

 

Ingredients

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  • 1 teaspoon ground fennel seed
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound chicken breast tenders, cut into (1-inch) pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups canned diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 8 ounces uncooked penne
  • 1/4 cup (1 ounce) freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl; rub over chicken.
  2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes, turning once. Remove from heat; set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds or until garlic is soft. Add tomatoes and wine, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Add chicken, and simmer 5 minutes.
  4. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain. Toss pasta with sauce in a large bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and basil.

Notes

  • Calories 446 Calories from fat 15% Fat 7.2g Sat fat 1.9g Mono fat 3.2g Poly fat 0.8g Protein 38.5g Carbohydrate 57.1g Fiber 6.5g Cholesterol 70mg Iron 4.2mg Sodium 774mg Calcium 153mg