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Bowtie Pasta with Garlic Grilled Chicken

Bowtie Pasta with Chicken and Roasted Garlic

YIELD Makes 6 to 8 servings
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INGREDIENTS

1‑1/4	pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1	package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
5	tablespoons olive oil
4	cloves garlic, minced
1‑1/2	pounds shiitake mushrooms, sliced
2	cups chopped seeded plum tomatoes
1	cup chopped green onions
1	teaspoon red pepper flakes
2	cups chicken broth
4	ounces cilantro, chopped and divided

PREPARATION:

Prepare grill for direct grilling.
Grill chicken, on covered grill, 6 to 8 minutes until chicken is no longer pink in center, turning chicken over halfway through cooking. Refrigerate chicken until cool enough to handle. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch cubes; set aside.
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic 1 minute. Add mushrooms, tomatoes, green onions and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir 2 minutes.
Add broth; simmer mixture to reduce slightly. Add chicken, pasta and half of cilantro; heat through. Garnish with remaining cilantro.

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