Calico Chicken and Penne

Submitted by Nancy G.

"A yummy recipe that is quick and easy to get on the table."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked dry penne pasta
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, strips
• 1 small green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1⁄4 lb thick sliced deli ham or 1/4 lb smoked turkey, cut into strips
• 1⁄4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 6 roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground pepper

directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in 12-inch skillet until sizzling; add chicken strips. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink (5 to 7 minutes). Add green pepper and onion. Cover; continue cooking until vegetables are crisply tender (5 to 7 minutes).
3. Add cooked pasta, whipping cream and ham. Cover; continue cooking until heated through (3 to 5 minutes). Stir in cheese, tomatoes, salt and pepper.

Reviews

[Denise!]

I can't believe I haven't rated this, we love this dish. I do use Smart Balance and fat free half & half, but that is the only changes I make. Great dish, love the smoky ham combined with the tomato and peppers.

 

[blisstir]

Oh my goodness! My hubby about flipped when he tasted this. He gave it 2nd place (only to lasanga) and quickly ate up a 2nd and 3rd helping. I did make a few changes: I added red and yellow bell peppers, I used poultry seasoning and salt and pepper while chicken simmered, and I used 1 cup non-fat evaporated milk mixed with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch instead of the cream. Fantastic!

 

[ncmysteryshopper]

I made this for our very picky 4 year old and was quite pleased that he ate all that I gave him. I did add some small broccoli trees and had to use bow-tie noodles because that was all I had on hand. Thank you for a super quick and easy meal!