Lyndee's Chicken Penne Pasta

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 small yellow squash, sliced
• 1 small zucchini, sliced
• 3 carrots, diced
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 8 ounces penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. drain.
• saute garlic and onions in olive oil till onions are soft. over high heat, quickly saute cut up chicken. sprinkle with paprika, and cook until chicken is nicely browned.
• transfer sauteed mixture to a dutch oven, and add vegetables and tomatoes. simmer till vegetables are tender. season with salt and pepper to taste.
• add pasta to dutch oven, and stir into sauce. serve with grated parmesan cheese if desired.