Chicken Pasta Puttanesca >> Recipes >> The Gracious Gourmet

	chicken pasta puttanesca
	6 oz. (dry weight) campanelle or fusilli pasta
	3/4 pound chicken tenders
	1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
	1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
	Salt and freshly ground black pepper
	3/4 cup The Gracious Gourmet Roasted Vegetable Tapenade
	2 tablespoons drained capers
	1/4 teaspoon anchovy paste
	Dash crushed red chili flakes
	2 tablespoons cream
	2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
	2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
	Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta cooks, toss chicken tenders with cornstarch. Heat olive oil in medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, cook, turning occasionally, 3 – 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in Roasted Vegetable Tapenade, capers, anchovy paste and chile flakes. Cook 1 minute, or until chicken is done. Drain pasta; stir into chicken mixture. Stir in cream. Heat through. Divide onto serving plates; top each serving with cheese and basil. Serve immediately. Makes 2 to 3 servings.
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