Chicken Feta Penne
Toss together in a Dutch oven and serve hot:
2 cups barbecued chicken breast- cubed
1/4 lbs. of bacon – cooked, crumbled and drained on paper towels
1 16 oz. pkg. of Penne pasta - cooked and drained
1/3 cup pine nuts- roasted in olive oil 'til golden
1/2 bulb of roasted garlic- roasted in olive oil in the oven on 250 F for 45+ mins. 'til soft and lightly browned
1 cup fresh tomatoes- cut into pieces
1/2 red/yellow/ or orange bell peppers cut into thin slices and sautéed in olive oil 'til tender
1 cup Feta cheese crumbles
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. sage
Serves 8
Note: You can add sautéed mushrooms as well.
I served this with my Spinach salad and French bread –and BOY was this a hit!