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Chicken Puttanesca with Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta $ 2 teaspoons olive oil $ 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves $ 1/2 teaspoon salt $ 2 cups tomato-basil pasta sauce (such as Muir Glen Organic) $ 1/4 cup pitted and coarsely chopped kalamata olives 1 tablespoon capers 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper $ 1/4 cup (1 ounce) preshredded Parmesan cheese $ Chopped fresh basil or basil sprigs (optional) Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and keep warm. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Add chicken to pan; sprinkle evenly with salt. Cook chicken 5 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Stir in pasta sauce, olives, capers, and pepper; bring to a simmer. Cook 5 minutes or until chicken is done, stirring frequently. Arrange 1 cup pasta on each of 4 plates; top with 1 1/2 cups chicken mixture. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese. Garnish with chopped basil or basil sprigs, if desired.

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