Recipe for cooking creamy chicken and penne

Quick Meals- Salads and Pasta :: Pasta Recipes

Creamy Chicken and Penne

Posted by JBic at recipegoldmine.com 9/28/2001 4:19 pm

Makes approximately 6 servings

1 lb. penne pasta
4 C. broccoli florets
1 onion, sliced
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts,
    cut in 3 x 1-in. strips
3/4 C. sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and
    chopped finely
1 C. heavy cream
1/2 C. chicken broth
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
3/4 C. Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to pkg. directions. Stir in broccoli during last 2 min. of cooking.

Saut onion in extra virgin olive oil until softened.

Add chicken and saut.

Stir in sun dried tomatoes, cream, broth, vinegar, salt and pepper. Simmer about 4 min.

Drain pasta and broccoli, toss with chicken mixture and parmesan cheese.