If you are like me, you are always looking for a one pot wonder that will satisfy your whole family. It seems that pasta is a staple dish in most families but plain spaghetti and marinara can get a little boring. This simple picante chicken sauce is quick to pull together and is a tasty variation on your weekly pasta dish.
{picante chicken pasta}
2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
1 large red onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 tsp hot sauce {whatever variety you enjoy}
28 oz diced tomatoes {with juice}
1 cup chicken broth
2 tsp white vinegar
1 tsp dried thyme
2 cups shredded chicken {already seasoned & cooked}
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
spaghetti or other pasta {I choose a gluten free option}
Begin by cooking your pasta. You can prepare the sauce in about the same time your pasta takes to cook so plan to have both working at the same time. When your pasta is done, drain and set aside.
Meanwhile...
In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, peppers and hot sauce and sauté for about 5 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent and the peppers soften. {The hot sauce doesn't add a lot of heat but just gives a nice picante taste to your sauce.}
Add the tomatoes, broth, vinegar and thyme, stir to combine. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 minute. Gently add the chicken and basil. Simmer just a few minutes until the mixture is fragrant and the chicken is heated through.
Serve your picante chicken over the hot pasta and top with extra basil or even some fresh grated parmesan.
Enjoy!
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