Nicole's Chicken Pasta

This is a very good pasta for family get togethers. It can be served hot, cold, or room temperature.

Original recipe makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into strips
salt and pepper to taste
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 red onion, cut into strips
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1 yellow squash, thickly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

PREP

20 mins
COOK

20 mins
READY IN

40 mins

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic for 2 minutes, then stir in chicken, and cook until no longer pink, and juices run clear. Remove from skillet, and set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Saute red onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper and yellow squash until tender.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, pepper mixture, basil and balsamic vinegar. Toss until evenly distributed.