Penne with Chicken and Fresh Herb Sauce
Sheka
Penne with Chicken and Fresh Herb Sauce
ingredients
- 1 cup fresh tarragon leaves
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh chives
- 3/4 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup lower-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 6 oz. penne (tube-shaped pasta)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
directions
- 1
1. Briefly cook tarragon, basil and chives in small pot of boiling water just until bright green; drain. Place in blender, along with ricotta, broth, salt and pepper; blend on high speed until bright green, well-blended and smooth.
- 2
2. Heat grill. Cook penne according to package directions, adding bell pepper during last 10 seconds of cooking. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water. Stir reserved water into sauce.
- 3
3. Meanwhile, rub chicken with garlic; spray with cooking spray. Grill, covered, over medium heat or coals 8 to 10 minutes or until no longer pink in center, turning once; slice.
- 4
4. Slowly heat sauce in medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Spoon sauce over penne and chicken.
Source: Sheka
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