Ingredients

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 12 ounces stewed tomatoes, drained
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese (fresh grated works best)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 ounces canned mushrooms, drained

Method

  • Heat oil to medium-high heat in a medium skillet.
  • Pound chicken breast into thin cutlets, rinse and pat dry.
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • Cook 5-7 minutes per side until done, remove and drain on paper towels.
  • While chicken is cooking, bring large stock pot to boil and cook penne pasta.
  • Cool bell pepper and mushrooms in the skillet after removing the chicken and let the chicken rest 10-15 minutes.
  • Let chicken rest 10-15 minutes, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
  • Drain cooked pasta and place back into large stock pan.
  • Add chicken, stewed tomatoes, bell pepper, mushrooms, raw green onion, parmesan, garlic and a splash of olive oil for moisture.
  • Salt and pepper to taste and serve!