Ingredients

3

boneless skinless chicken breast halves (3/4 to 1 lb)

1

tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

1

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

2

cloves garlic, finely chopped

1/2

cup chopped green bell pepper

3/4

cup sliced zucchini or yellow summer squash

3/4

cup sliced mushrooms

1

can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained

1/2

teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/8

teaspoon pepper

2

cups uncooked farfalle (bow-tie), radiatore (nugget) or rotini pasta

Preparation

Cut each chicken breast half crosswise into 3 pieces. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown; move chicken to one side of skillet.

Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, zucchini and mushrooms to other side of skillet. Cook vegetables about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.

Stir tomatoes, Italian seasoning and pepper into vegetables and chicken. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 25 minutes. Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package.

Uncover chicken mixture and simmer 5 minutes longer. Serve over pasta.