peperonata
We had a similar dish at an Italian restaurant called "Sizzilini". When trying to duplicate that dish, we found a recipe online called "Peperonata". So I mixed it up a bit adding the chicken and pasta to resemble the dish at the restaurant. As a side note - if you are looking for a lower calorie/carb meal, I substitute spaghetti squash for the pasta in mine. I just take my portion out prior to tossing with the pasta. Hope you enjoy!
yield
2 - 4
prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For peperonata
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3/4lb. chicken cut into strips
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1/4 colive oil
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1/2each red, yellow, orange, green bell pepper
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1large onion
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2 tspgarlic
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1/2 Tbsporegano, dried
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1/2 Tbspsugar
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1 candiced tomatoes
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1/4 cbasil, dried
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salt & pepper to taste
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spaghetti noodles; amount optional. i used approximately 1/4 of a box.
How To Make peperonata
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1Cook spaghetti per box directions or to your liking. Heat oil in large sauté pan on medium high heat. Add chicken strips and cook for about 5-7 minutes.
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2Add onions and sauté for another 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with salt.
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3Add the peppers and stir well to combine with the onions. Saute for another 4-5 minutes, stirring often. Peppers should be al dente - cooked, but with a little crunch left in them.
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4Add garlic, sugar, oregano, basil and diced tomatoes. Heat through, salt & pepper to taste.
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5Toss with cooked spaghetti.
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