From Sandi's Recipe File - Quick Pasta Cacciatore

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"Quick Pasta Cacciatore"

Recipe Source:
October 1999 Issue
Canadian Living Magazine

Serving Size: Makes 4 servings

Amount Ingredient

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, chopped

3 cups sliced mushrooms (about 8 ounces)

1 sweet red pepper, chopped

1 teaspoon dried basil

750 ml jar pasta sauce

1 tablespoon wine vinegar

12 ounces linguine or fettuccine

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation Instructions:

Cut chicken into bite size pieces. In saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat; brown chicken in batches. Transfer to plate.
Add onion, mushrooms, red pepper and basil to pan; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally and adding up to 2 tablespoons water if necessary to prevent sicking, for about 10 minutes or until mushrooms are browned.
Return chicken and accumulated juices to pan. Pour in pasta sauce; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium low; simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened and chicken is no longer pink inside. Stir in vinegar.
Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling salted water, cook linguine for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender but firm; drain well. Divide among 4 bowls; top with sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Makes 4 servings.
Per serving: about 710 calories; 44 g protein; 14 g fat; 102 g carbohydrates; 9 g fibre; 72 mg cholesterol; 1158 mg sodium.

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