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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A quick meal with lots of flavors!! Ingredients:
3 teaspoons salt |
12 ounces penne pasta |
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
2 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
16 ounces salsa (about 2 cups at your desired spice level) |
1 cup sour cream |
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional) |
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded |
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. 2. Add 2 1/2 tsp of salt and penne to the boiling water. Cook according to package directions. 3. Sprinkle the chicken with the remaining 1/2 tsp of salt and the oregano. 4. Cut the chicken across the short side to create strips. 5. Heat the olive oil in a wide skillet over high heat. 6. When the oil is hot, add the chicken. 7. Spread it out into a single layer. 8. Then add the sliced peppers. 9. Cook without stirring for about 5 min - you would like the chicken to brown a little bit. If it seems as if it will burn, stir it. 10. Add the salsa, stir and cook for about 5 more min or until the chicken is cooked through. 11. Remove the skillet from the heat. 12. Stir in the sour cream. 13. Spoon cooked penne into a serving bowl or onto plates. 14. Top with the chicken mixture. 15. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, if desired, and a little of the shredded cheese. |
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