- Marinate Time
- 15 mins
- Prep Time
- 10 mins
- Total Time
- 25 mins
- Serves
- 6
Ingredients
- 1 box
- Compliments Penne Rigate
- 1 pound
- boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 11/4 pound
- freshly ground pepper
- 2 tbsp
- Sensations Extra Virgin 100% Olive Oil
- Roma type tomatoes, cored and chopped
- 11/4 pounds
- 2
- firm-ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and chopped
- 1/4 cup
- finely chopped Compliments Organic Fresh Basil Leaves
Method
- Step 1
- Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil in a 6 to 8-quart pan over high heat.
- Step 2
- Add penne and cook until pasta is tender to bite, 10-12 minutes.
- Step 3
- Meanwhile, season chicken to taste with salt and pepper.
- Step 4
- Combine chicken and oil in a 12-inch nonstick frying pan.
- Step 5
- Stir often over high heat until chicken is lightly browned and no longer pink in center (cut to test), 5-6 minutes.
- Step 6
- With a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm.
- Step 7
- Add tomatoes and avocados to frying pan.
- Step 8
- Stir often over high heat until tomatoes just start to fall apart, 2-3 minutes.
- Step 9
- Remove from heat.
- Step 10
- When pasta is done, drain well then transfer to a serving bowl.
- Step 11
- Add chicken, tomato mixture, and basil. Toss well and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Tips
Smart Planning: When shopping for this recipe, buy a 3-lb. package of boneless skinless chicken breasts. Use half for this recipe and save half to use for the Mediterranean Chicken Skewers recipe.
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