penne with chicken

How To Make penne with chicken

• 1

  Earlier in the day, add enough water to the skinned chicken to cover it.
• 2

  Poach chicken in simmering water (uncovered) until chicken is no longer pink.
• 3

  This will take about 8 minutes.
• 4

  Allow chicken to cool in poaching liquid.
• 5

  (I put it in the refrigerator rather than leave it at room temperature).
• 6

  Cooling it in the liquid makes it more tender.
• 7

  Later, remove chicken from poaching liquid and chop it into small or bite-size pieces.
• 8

  Save the poaching liquid to add to the water you\'re going to cook the pasta in.
• 9

  In large non-stick pan, cook the onion and garlic in heated olive oil until softened.
• 10

  Add hot pepper flakes and tomatoes and juice.
• 11

  Cook about 30 minutes over medium heat until sauce thickens.
• 12

  Cook penne in poaching liquid with additional water as needed.
• 13

  Combine chicken with the sauce mixture in serving bowl.
• 14

  Add parsley and cheese.
• 15

  Sprinkle with parmesan and serve immediately.
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