Nutrients per serving
- 21 g protein
- 7 g fat
- 50 g carbohydrates
- 347 calories
Chicken
Penne With Chicken, Squash and Caramelized Ontion
This savoury light pasta dish using leftover cooked turkey or chicken is ideal for fall. Squash makes a wonderful partner for pasta.
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ tbsp (22 mL) vegetable oil
- 2 medium Ontario Cooking Onions, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 2 cloves Ontario Garlic, minced
- 2 ½ cups (625 mL) cubed (½ inch/1 cm) seeded peeled Ontario Butternut Squash
- 2 cups (500 mL) slivered cooked turkey or chicken
- 1 cup (250 mL) chicken stock
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) crumbled dried sage
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
- 2 cups (500 mL) penne or vegetable pasta (bite-size shapes)
- Chopped fresh parsley
Preparation:
In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and squash; cook until onions are golden and squash is tender, stirring occasionally, 20 to 25 minutes.
Add chicken, chicken stock, mustard, sage and pepper to skillet; heat through, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with sauce. Sprinkle with parsley.
Tip: If you don’t have any cooked turkey or chicken, use 1 lb (500 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in thin strips; sauté in lightly oiled skillet for 3 to 5 minutes or until no longer pink inside.
