Friday, April 6, 2012

Chicken with Bowties and Capers

This recipe is a delicious, easy, low calorie, great to entertain with meal!

4 boneless & skinless chicken breasts (cut in half through the middle), pounded thin
1 tsp. Olive Oil
1 tbsp. Butter
4 Garlic cloves, minced
2 Shallots, minced
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup white wine
28 oz. can diced tomatoes
1 tbsp. tomato paste
2 tbsp. capers, drained (or as many as desired)
1 box of pasta, farfalle (substitute with whole wheat if preferred)

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Melt butter and oil in skillet. On medium heat, brown both sides of chicken breasts, about two minutes on each side. While the chicken is browning, cook the pasta, al dente. Spread minced shallots and garlic over each piece of chicken. Add red wine vinegar, diced tomatoes, white wine, capers, and tomato paste. Mix well. Cover and simmer for eight-ten minutes on medium low until chicken is cooked through. Serve over pasta.

Serves: 4

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