Spicy Chicken Pasta

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living- Ellie Wells. Lakeland, Florida

Serves 4 people

Categories: Pasta- Pasta Sauce- Pizza

Ingredients

  • 3 celery ribs, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 Tsp. olive oil
  • 1 lb. skinned and boned chicken breast halves, cubed
  • 1 (16 oz.) jar salsa
  • 1 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. hot sauce
  • 6 oz. penne, cooked

Directions

  1. Sauté first 5 ingredients in hot oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes
  2. or until crisp-tender.

  3. Add chicken, and cook, stirring often, 3 to 4 minutes or until done. Stir in salsa; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring often, 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in parsley, salt, and hot sauce. serve over pasta.

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