Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Garlic Chicken w/ Bow Tie Pasta


This recipe is not only tasty but it's super quick and easy.  I had most of these things already in my pantry. You can also add any other vegetables that you would like.  Serve it with a salad and your good to go.....Enjoy!




1 tb olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced crosswise
salt and pepper to taste
1 tb olive oil
6-7 cloves of garlic, crushed
1/2 lb mushrooms, quartered
1/2 cup green onions (I was out of onions this time)
1 cup carrots, sliced and blanched
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups bow tie pasta
parmesan cheese, grated

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Cook pasta according to box directions

Heat 1 tb olive oil over medium heat and fry chicken.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper and remove from pan.  Cover with foil to keep warm.  Add 1 tb more olive oil and cook garlic, mushrooms, green onions, carrots.  Add tomatoes, chicken broth, crushed red pepper, cornstarch and salt.  Heat to a boil and simmer for 5-10 min.

Add chicken and cooked pasta back into pan.  Heat for another 2-3 mintues.  Garnish with parmesan cheese


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