Chicken-Vegetable Spaghetti

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living

Serves 6 people

Categories: Chicken, Main Dish, Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 2 inch strips
  • 3 medium zucchini, cut in half lenghthwise and sliced (about 1 lb.)
  • 1 large green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (30 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 12 ounces spaghetti, uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet.

  2. Add chicken; cook, stirring constantly, until no longer pink.

  3. Drain chicken, and set aside, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.

  4. Add zucchini, chopped green pepper, mushroom slices, chopped onion, and garlic to skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until crisp-tender.

  5. Stir in chicken, spaghetti sauce, salt, and pepper; cook until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.

  6. Stir in 1 cup mozzarella cheese; cook until cheese melts, stirring often.

  7. Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain.

  8. Arrange noodles on a large platter; top with sauce mixture, and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese and parsley.

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