Italian Chicken Summer Squash Skillet

Italian Chicken Summer Squash Skillet Recipe Video

Ingredients

• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 sweet onion, diced
• 2 large tomatoes, diced
• 3 to 4 garlic cloves, finely diced
• 3 medium summer squash, sliced crosswise
• 1 cup whole grain rotini pasta, uncooked
• 1 ¾ pounds boneless chicken breast
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
• 2 Tablespoons dried Italian seasoning
• ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to tase

Directions

Slice squash into ¼ inch pieces. Combine all vegetables, with garlic, in a bowl. Set aide. Cook pasta according to package directions. Cut chicken into bite sized pieces. Spray large non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Heat to medium. Add chicken, cook 6 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Add vegetable mixture to the skillet. Add tomato sauce and dried Italian seasoning. Stir well. Increase heat, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cook 10 minutes or until summer squash is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir cooked pasta into chicken/vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Season as needed.