Whole Wheat Penne with Chicken and Capers

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 7
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 548.1
  • Total Fat: 17.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 112.1 mg
  • Sodium: 2,586.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 47.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.2 g
  • Protein: 53.0 g

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Introduction

Pasta with light/little sauce. Pasta with light/little sauce.
Number of Servings: 7

Ingredients

    6 cloves Garlic, minced
    1 Medium Onion, chopped
    2 lbs. Chicken Breast, cubed
    13.5 oz Whole Wheat Penne Rigate (Ronzoni Brand)
    1 Large Red Bell Pepper, chopped
    3/4 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
    3/4 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
    Salt and Pepper
    1 Medium Tomato, chopped
    2 tbsp Olive oil
    2 tbsp Capers
    Italian Seasoning

Directions

Boil 8 cups of water with a bit of Olive oil and salt in a pot
Follow cooking directions for pasta and place in boiling water
Drain pasta under cool running water
In a separate non-stick pan, heat olive oil over medium heat
Put garlic in oil until brown
Once garlic is brown, place onions in pan
Once onions are soft, place chicken in pan
When chicken is almost white in color, add tomatoes and bell pepper
Put capers, parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese right before you turn off the heat
Add Italian seasoning for more taste
Mix well and serve

Number of Servings: 7

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ADORNIER.