Roasted Pepper Chicken Penne
Roasted Pepper Chicken Penne is a savory pasta dish made with balsamic-marinated chicken, crushed tomatoes, roasted red peppers, penne, and Parmesan.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch strips
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 3 garlic cloves sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz
- 1 cup julienned roasted red peppers
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 package penne pasta 16 oz
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Place the chicken strips and balsamic vinegar in a large resealable plastic bag.
- Seal the bag securely and turn it several times to coat the chicken evenly.
- Refrigerate the chicken for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onion and sliced garlic to the skillet.
- Sauté for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Remove the chicken from the refrigerator.
- Drain and discard the balsamic vinegar marinade.
- Add the chicken strips to the skillet with the onion and garlic.
- Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, roasted red peppers, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Cook and stir for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the sauce is heated through.
- Reduce the heat to low.
- Simmer the chicken and sauce mixture for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the penne pasta according to the package directions.
- Drain the cooked pasta thoroughly.
- Add the drained penne pasta to the chicken and roasted pepper sauce.
- Toss until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce and the chicken mixture is well distributed.
- Sprinkle the shredded Parmesan cheese over the pasta.
- Serve warm.
Notes
To make this Roasted Pepper Chicken Penne gluten free, replace the regular penne pasta with certified gluten-free penne.
Confirm that the chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, roasted red peppers, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, balsamic vinegar, and Parmesan cheese are certified gluten free.
Check that the roasted red peppers are not packed with additives or seasonings containing gluten.
Cook gluten-free pasta according to the package directions, as cooking times and texture may vary from wheat-based pasta.
Use clean cookware, utensils, strainers, and serving tools to prevent gluten cross-contact.
If serving someone with celiac disease or a serious gluten sensitivity, verify every packaged ingredient label before preparing the recipe.