Chicken & Pasta in Peanut Sauce

The first time I used a bottled sauce and did not like it but then I found Sharon123's recipe for Peanut Sauce and fell in love! Chinese Peanut Sauce is what I used but use whatever peanut sauce that fits your taste buds. I do know that a good quality peanut sauce can make or break this recipe. Nice simple meal to put on the table even during a busy week.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4

Ingredients

• 8  ounces  thin spaghetti, dry
• 1  bunch  baby broccoli, cut into 2-3-inch lengths
• 1  medium  sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1  lb chicken breast, boneless & skinless
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup  peanut sauce (I used Chinese Peanut Sauce)
•  salt
•  fresh ground pepper
•  crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Add broccoli and sweet pepper during the last 3 minutes of cooking and then drain well. Return pasta & veggies to pan and set aside.
2. Cut chicken into strips or large cubes and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. In large skillet heat olive oil over medium high heat. Cook chicken in hot oil 8 to 12 minutes or until no longer pink (170F), turning over while sauteing.
4. Transfer chicken to the pan with the pasta & veggies. Toss with the peanut sauce and heat through over medium heat.
5. Sprinkle each individual serving with crushed red pepper flakes to taste.