Penne w/Chicken, Peas & Peppers

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups penne or 2 1⁄2 cups  other tube pasta
• 1⁄2 cup  chicken stock
• 1  cup frozen green pea, thawed
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  clove garlic, minced
• 1  red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 3⁄4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half, cut into 1/2 ",pieces
• 1⁄4 cup romano cheese or 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. Cook pasta in a large pan of boiling water 10 minutes, or until al dente.
2. Drain and set aside.
3. Combine stock and 1/2 cup peas in a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
4. Set aside.
5. Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
6. Sauté garlic 30 seconds.
7. Add bell pepper and chicken and sauté 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until chicken is cooked throughout.
8. Add pea purée, whole peas and salt and pepper to taste.
9. Stir well.
10. Stir in pasta and bring to a boil.
11. Cook 2 minutes, or until mixture thickens, stirring constantly.
12. Stir in cheese and toss well before serving.