Day 116 - April 26

Capellini with pine nuts, sun dried tomatoes and chicken

4 oz capellini or angel hair pasta
3 oz dry packed sun dried tomatoes
1 1/2 T olive oil
8 oz chicken breast tenderloins, cut into bite sized pieces
1/8 t salt
3 cloves garlic
1/4-1/2 t red pepper flakes
1/4 c sliced fresh basil

1. Prepare pasta per package directions without adding salt, Meanwhile, soak tomatoes in hot water 10 minutes or until soft. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of water, and chop.
2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat while pasta cooks. Season chicken with salt. Add chicken, garlic, and red-pepper flakes to skillet. Cook, stirring, until garlic turns golden 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and reserved water and cook 2 to 3 minutes until chicken is completely cooked.
3. Drain pasta, add to skillet, and toss. Add basil and toss. Divide pasta equally among 4 bowls and sprinkle each with 2 T of pine nuts. Top with more basil, if desired.