Mediterranean Chicken & Pasta Skillet - Quick & Easy |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 22 Minutes |
Ready In: 32 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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What does your skillet, stove-top burner, and favorite 'big spoon' give you? A solution to quick and easy cooking, and an escape from a sink full of grimy pots and pans. As a mother of two energetic teenagers, elementary school aide in Nevada's Carson Valley, and wife to a super-supportive husband who comes with one minor glitch – he's useless in the kitchen; I often turn to quick and easy weeknight dinner solutions. A Quick Fix Meal favorite in our home is Mediterranean Chicken & Pasta Skillet. My own culinary creation - A collection of the best flavors from several different skillet recipes. It's fast, easy and delicious - Perfect for the busy mom! Ingredients:
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-size pieces) |
2 teaspoons olive oil |
2 cups sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (roughly chopped) |
1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas (drained & rinsed) |
1 cup black olives (sliced) |
1/2 cup pesto sauce (more or less to taste) |
2 cups ziti pasta (cooked per label directions & drained) |
8 ounces mozzarella cheese (shredded, divided) |
red pepper flakes (to taste or optional) (optional) |
flat-leaf italian parsley (garnish, roughly chopped) |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in wide skillet.
2. Add chicken and saute' over medium-high heat, about 10 minutes.
3. Stir in tomatoes, chickpeas, olives, pesto, and cooked ziti. Cook until ingredients are heated through.
4. Remove from heat and gently stir in 1/2 of the Mozzarella. Sprinkle with the remaining; cover pan. Let stand for 2 or 3 minutes - Until the cheese is melted.
5. If desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
6. Garnish with parsley just before serving.
7. Serve family-style - Straight from the skillet.
8. Cook's Tips: (1) Add asparagus to this Quick Fix Meal with great results. (2) To get the best results from your skillet, be sure to stir often and thoroughly.
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