Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Pasta Shells with Chicken, Mushrooms, Escarole, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced stemmed fresh shiitake mushrooms (about 2 ounces)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • 2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
  • 8 cups coarsely chopped trimmed escarole (about 1 large bunch)
  • 2 cups medium pasta shells (about 5 ounces)
  • 2 cups 3/4-inch pieces skinless roasted chicken
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Heat oil in large deep nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and crushed red pepper and stir 1 minute. Add broth and bring to boil. Stir in escarole; cover and cook 5 minutes. Uncover and cook until escarole is tender, stirring often, about 3 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain; return to pot. Add escarole mixture, chicken, and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir over medium heat until chicken is heated through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with cheese.

Per serving: calories, 385; total fat, 13 g; saturated fat, 3 g; cholesterol, 61 mg

from Epicurious

Yield: 4 servings

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