Nicole's Chicken Pasta

This is a very good pasta for family get togethers. Vegetables of every color are tossed with bowtie pasta and chicken. It can be served hot, cold, or room temp.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 315 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup balsamic vinegar
• 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 red onion, cut into strips
• 1 yellow squash, thickly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic for 2 minutes, then stir in chicken, and cook until no longer pink, and juices run clear. Remove from skillet, and set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Saute red onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper and yellow squash until tender.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, pepper mixture, basil and balsamic vinegar. Toss until evenly distributed.