Delicious World Recipes

Mediterranean Chicken And Penne

Mediterranean Chicken And Penne

Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 12 onion peeled and finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 8 oz penne pasta
  • 8 pitted black olives sliced
  • 14 c chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 14 c grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Liberally spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray Add oil and heat over medium heat
  2. Add garlic and onions
  3. Heat until soft approximately 3-4 minutes
  4. Fill large saucepan with 2 inches of water
  5. Place chicken breast in steaming basket or stainless steal saucepan with lid
  6. Bring water to boil and steam chicken for 7 minutes
  7. Remove from heat and let set in steam until fully cooked
  8. Remove chicken from basket and let cool When cool cut into 1 inch chunks
  9. Meanwhile cook penne according to packaging
  10. Drain and keep warm
  11. Add chicken chunks olives basil and oregano to skillet with onions
  12. Turn to medium heat for 5 minutes
  13. In large bowl toss chicken with hot penne pasta
  14. Sprinkle top with cheese and serve