offers heart-friendly fare

“Jayni’s Kitchen” will suggest some “Heart Healthy Eating” this week.

Host Jayni Carey, right, and registered dietitian Denise De Tommaso of Lawrence Memorial Hospital will prepare several healthful dishes, including the recipe below.

A new show airs at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday each week on Sunflower Broadband Channel 6 and repeats at 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The show is also broadcast at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday and 8:30 p.m. Monday.

Pasta al la Familia

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2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

4 to 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped

2 cups chicken broth (or 1 cup chicken broth and 1 cup dry white wine)

1/3 pound fresh, small spinach leaves, stemmed, or 1/3 to 1/2 pound fresh broccoli crowns

8 to 10 sun-dried tomatoes, halved (see Note)

8 to 10 black olives, pitted and thinly sliced (optional)

salt

pepper

1/4 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

8 to 12 ounces bowtie pasta, cooked

Parmesan cheese, grated

Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and cool. Cut the chicken into 1/2 to 1-inch cubes.

Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Saute chopped garlic in skillet until soft but not browned. Add cubed chicken and chicken broth. When the liquid begins to simmer, add the spinach or broccoli and continue simmering just until cooked, about 2 minutes. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and olives and simmer for 1 minute more. Stir in the basil and oregano. Add salt and pepper, to taste.

In a large bowl, toss the chicken and vegetable mixture with cooked pasta.

To serve, top each serving with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Note: To rehydrate sun-dried tomatoes, place them in a bowl and add boiling water to cover. Let stand for about 20 minutes; drain, blot with paper towels and slice in half. If sun-dried tomatoes are packed in oil, drain well.