Whole Wheat Pasta with Pine Nuts, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Chicken

4oz Whole Wheat Capellini or Angel Hair Pasta
3 oz Sun-Dried Tomatoes (not in oil)
1 1/2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
8oz Chicken Breast, cut into bite sized pieces
1/4 tsp. Salt
3 Cloves of Garlic, Minced
1/4 - 1/2 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 cup of Fresh Basil

Prepare pasta according to package without adding salt to water.

While pasta is cooking soak tomatoes in hot water for 10 minutes or until soft. Drain reserving 1/2 the liquid and chop tomatoes.

Heat oil in a large skillet over med-high heat. Season chicken with salt. Add chicken, garlic and pepper flakes to skillet. Cook, stirring until garlic turns golden (about 1 1/2 minutes). Stir in tomatoes and reserved water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until chicken is completely cooked.

Drain pasta and add to skillet. Toss to coat with mixture already in pan. Divide pasta into 4 equal parts. Spinkle each with 2 tablespoons of pine nuts.



Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ROSIE-NJ.