Nicoles Chicken Pasta

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

Step: 1

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.

Step: 2

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.

Step: 3

In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, pepper mixture, basil and balsamic vinegar. Toss until evenly distributed.

Per Serving: 315 calories; protein 18.7g; carbohydrates 48.9g; fat 5.4g; cholesterol 25.7mg; sodium 38.5mg.

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