Calico Chicken with Penne
Makes 6 servings

Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 19 min.

Ingredients:

• 8 - ounces (2-1/3 cups) uncooked dried penne pasta
• 1 - Tablespoon butter
• 8 - ounces boneless skinless chicken breast strips
• 1 - small (1 cup) green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 - small onion, sliced
• 1/2 - cup Heavy Whipping Cream
• 1/4 - pound thick sliced deli ham or smoked turkey, cut into strips
• 1/4 - cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 6 - Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 1/2 - teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.

1. In a 12-inch skillet, melt butter until sizzling and add chicken strips.
2. Cook over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until chicken is no longer pink.
3. Add green pepper and onion.
4. Cover and continue cooking for 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are crisply tender.
5. Add cooked pasta, whipping cream and ham.
6. Cover and continue cooking for 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through.
7. Stir in cheese, tomatoes, salt and pepper.