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Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Recipe

Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients
  

Pasta:

  • 4 quarts water
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon chicken flavor instant bouillon
  • 8 oz. 3 1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta

Chicken:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 2 x 1/2 inch strips
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup diagonally cut green onions 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 2 1/4 oz can sliced pitted ripe olives, drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon chicken flavor instant bouillon
  • 1 cherry tomato halves

Instructions
 

  • Bring 4 quarts water, 1 tablespoon basil, and 1 teaspoon bouillon to a boil. Add bow tie pasta; cook to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and garlic; cook and stir 6 to 9 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. In small bowl, combine 1/2 cup water and cornstarch; blend well. Stir into chicken. Add onions, olives, 1/4 cup basil and 1/2 teaspoon bouillon; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened and glazed. Pour over cooked bow tie pasta; add tomatoes and toss to coat.
  • Garnish with fresh basil, if desired. 4 servings.
  • Enjoy!
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