Quick Chicken Zingarella

Tender chicken breasts are cooked with sauteed mushrooms, onions and garlic, then simmered in spaghetti sauce, red wine and a sweet dose of brown sugar. Roasted red peppers finish the sauce, which is served over boiled linguini.

• Calories: 454 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 onion, chopped
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 fresh mushrooms, sliced
• ¼ cup red wine
• 1 (16 ounce) package linguini pasta
• 1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 (14 ounce) jar roasted Italian cherry peppers, drained and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onions, and garlic; saute until tender. Add chicken, and cook until no longer pink. Stir in pasta sauce, wine, and brown sugar. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add drained and sliced roasted red peppers, and simmer 5 minutes more.

Step 2

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Serve sauce over pasta.