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Healthy & Delicious: Basil Chicken Pasta Recipe

Healthy & Delicious: Basil Chicken Pasta Recipe
  • Category

    Chicken

  • Cusine

    American

Ingredients

8 ounces pasta

2 teaspoons olive oil

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

1 clove garlic, chopped

1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes

1 teaspoon sugar

2 cups boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cubed

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until it is al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Saute the onions and garlic. Stir in the tomatoes, sugar, chicken, basil, salt and hot pepper sauce. Reduce heat to medium, and cover skillet. Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is hot and tomatoes are soft. Toss sauce with hot cooked angel hair pasta to coat. Serve with Parmesan cheese.