| 1/3 cup | extra virgin olive oil, divided |
| 1 pound | chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into strips |
| to taste | salt |
| to taste | freshly ground black pepper |
| 2 cups | large white onion, cut into strips |
| 2 sprigs, divided | fresh thyme |
| 1 medium (1 cup) | green pepper, diced into 1/2 inch pieces |
| 1 medium (1 cup) | red pepper, diced into 1/2 inch pieces |
| 1 medium (1 cup) | yellow pepper, diced into 1/2 inch pieces |
| 1 cup | water |
| 1 box (16 ounces) | BARILLA Penne |
| 2 tablespoons | Italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped |