Submitted By: Nancy P

Mediterranean Chicken Pasta

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. pasta
• 3T olive oil
• 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts
• 1 8oz jar of salsa
• 1 6 oz. can of diced tomatoes
• 2t minced garlic
• 1 12 oz can of dark red kidney beans
• fresh grated parmesan cheese for garnish.

Cook 1 pound of pasta (almost any kind will do - I prefer Penne Rigate) Drain & rinse. Set aside.

While the pasta is cooking, cut up 1 lb. bonesless chicken breasts into bite size pieces and cook in olive oil for approx. 8 minutes.

Add rinsed kidney beans and cook for approx. 3 more minutes. Add garlic, salsa, and tomatoes. Cook until mixture is heated.

Add drained pasta to mixture and toss. Serve with grated cheese over top.

Approximate time to table: 25 minutes