Cooking - Penne With Chicken Marengo

Another recipe from "Prevention Guide 30-Minute Chicken Dinner" this time Penne With Chicken Marengo

what you need:
-8 oz penne
-1/2 cup dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes
-1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into chunks
-1 tbsp all-purpose flour
-1/2 tsp dried thyme
-1/4 tsp ground black pepper
-1 tbsp olive oil
-3 cups sliced mushrooms
-1/2 cup chicken broth
-1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes in puree
-1/2 cup orange juice
-1 tsp grated orange zest
-1 tsp brown sugar
-1/8 tsp salt



1. in a bowl of boiling water soak the sun-dried tomatoes for 5 to 10 mins. When softened, drain & chop coarsely. Set aside.
2. cook pasta according to package directions. Drain & transfer to serving bowl.
3. place chicken with flour, thyme & pepper into a ziplock bag & toss.
4. Heat oil in skillet over high heat until hot. Add chicken & cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
5. Add mushrooms & 2 tbsp of broth. cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are soften & begin to release their water.
6. add tomatoes with puree, orange juice, orange zest, sugar, salt, sun-dried tomatoes & remaining broth.
7. bring to a boil, scraping bottom of pan with wooden spoon to release browned bits. Reduce heat to med-low & simmer until sauce is thickened & flavors are blended. Pour mixture over penne & toss to coat.