Ingredients
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- 1 lb. cubed chicken breasts
- 2 Tbsp. cooking oil, divided
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes
- 12 oz. dry penne pasta
- 2 cups mozzarella, divided
- 1/2 cup Parmesan
- 1 cup pasta sauce
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- Season the chicken liberally with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a broiler-safe pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally until cooked through. Transfer it to a plate.
- Return the pan to the stove and add the remaining oil. Add the onion and red bell pepper. Cook until softened, stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, basil, and oregano. Cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. .
- Add the stock, cream, diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Heat to a simmer, stirring frequently, and then immediately add the pasta.
- Turn on your broiler to preheat.
- Reduce the stove top temperature to keep it at a low simmer, stirring often until the pasta is cooked, approximately 13-15 minutes. If the pasta has soaked up a lot of the liquid and seems dry, add an extra ½ cup of stock.
- Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the cooked chicken, 1 cup of mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Drizzle with 1 cup pasta sauce and remaining cup of mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with panko bread crumbs and spray with cooking spray.
- Put under broiler until crumbs are toasted and cheese is melted, approximately 2-5 minutes. Watch it carefully so the bread crumbs don’t burn.
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