Italian Herb Chicken with Penne Pasta
This Italian herb chicken recipe features moist and tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, garlic and penne pasta simmered in a savory broth. It's got fabulous flavor and texture, and you can have it on the table in less than 45 minutes.
serves
4
(about 1 3/4 cups each)
Ingredients
cost per recipe: $8.61
The price is determined by the national average.
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1 3/4
cups Swanson® Chicken Broth or Swanson® Chicken Stock
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6
sun-dried tomatoes
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1
tablespoon olive oil
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1 1/4
pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
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2
cups sliced mushrooms(about 6 ounces)
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2
cloves garlic, minced
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1
tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1/2
teaspoon Italian seasoning, crushed
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1
cup packed coarsely chopped fresh spinach
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8
ounces (about 2 1/2 cups) uncooked penne pasta, cooked and drained
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1/4
cup Grated Parmesan cheese
How to Make It
Step 1
Place the broth and tomatoes into a microwavable measuring cup. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Remove the tomatoes and cut up. Reserve the broth.
Step 2
Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until well browned, stirring often.
Step 3
Add the mushrooms and garlic and cook until they're tender. Stir in the flour and Italian seasoning. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
Step 4
Stir in the tomatoes and broth. Cook and stir until the mixture boils and thickens. Stir in the spinach and penne. Serve with the cheese.
Recipe Tips
- Easy Substitution: You may substitute 3 plum tomatoes, chopped, for the sun-dried tomatoes. Skip the first step and add the tomatoes with the spinach and penne.
- Ingredient Note: We develop our recipes using a 4-to 5-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast half per serving. However, there are a range of sizes available in-store, from the butcher counter to the meat case and the freezer section. Use whichever you prefer- just follow the recipe as written above for the best result. If you're using larger chicken breasts they may require a little longer cooking time.
