chicken & pepperoni w/ pasta

(1 rating)
Recipe by
sherry monfils
worcester, MA

My daughter loves this dish, says it almost tastes like a pizza, but w/ out the crust. All I know is that it's good!

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For chicken & pepperoni w/ pasta

  • 1/2 lb
    ronzoni healthy harvest pasta, any kind.
  • 1/2
    of a stick of reduced-fat pepperoni, diced.
  • 1/3 c
    whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    pepper.
  • 1/2 tsp
    oregano
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1 lb
    boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size chunks.
  • 2 tsp
    olive oil
  • 1
    16 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1
    6 oz can tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp
    red pepper flakes
  • 2 Tbsp
    reduced-fat, grated parmesan cheese.

How To Make chicken & pepperoni w/ pasta

  • 1
    Cook pasta as directed, drain and keep warm. Place diced pepperoni in lg skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until almost crisp. Remove from pan. In bowl, stir together flour, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, garlic powder and onion powder. Dredge chicken pieces in flour mix. Add chicken to skillet w/ oil. Cook until almost done. Remove chicken from skillet. In bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, tomato paste, red pepper flakes and 1/2 cup water. Pour into skillet. Return chicken & pepperoni to skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until heated through. Serve over pasta. Sprinkle w/ parmesan cheese.

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