Chicken with Pasta & Vegetables

Contributed byMary Ellen Jenkins
Sliced grilled chicken with penne pasta, red bell peppers, and sautéed mushrooms on a white plate.

Ingredients

  • 2 red peppers (large, cut into 1/2-inch slices)
  • 2 yellow peppers (large, cut into 1/2-inch slices)
  • 1 pound mushrooms (large, cut in half)
  • 1 onion (medium, chopped)
  • 4 chicken breasts (medium-sized boneless, skinless, cut into 3/4-inch slices)
  • 1 package penne (16-oz, or rigate macaroni)
  • 1 package marinated artichoke hearts (12-oz jar, reserve marinade)
  • 6 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (coarsely ground)
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
Yield: 8 Servings
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Instructions

Cook pepper in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until tender and golden. Add 2 tablespoons additional oil and cook mushrooms, onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Remove mushrooms to bowl with peppers. Add 1 tablespoon more oil. Cook chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt until chicken is golden and loses pink color. Boil macaroni as label directs; drain and keep warm. Mix artichoke marinade, balsamic vinegar, black pepper, basil, sugar and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Return vegetables to skillet with chicken. Add artichoke hearts and balsamic vinegar, coat well and heat thoroughly. Toss chicken mixture with macaroni.

Adapted from Good Housekeeping, Jan. 1993

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