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To round out the meal, serve with a crisp, green vegetable like broccoli.

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Creamy Chicken and Tomato Pasta

 

Chicken-noodle casserole is updated with dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy Alfredo sauce.

 

Servings: Makes 6 servings.

Total: 50 mins

Rated:

 

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Ingredients

8 ounces pasta (such as linguine, bow ties, penne, or rotelle)

2 shallots, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces

1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth

1/4 cup snipped fresh basil

1 tablespoon snipped Italian parsley

1 10-ounce container refrigerated light alfredo sauce

3/4 cup oil-pack dried tomatoes, drained and thinly sliced

1/3 cup milk

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Fresh basil (optional)

 

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook shallots and garlic in hot olive oil over medium-high heat for 30 seconds. Add chicken. Cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Drain fat. Carefully add wine or broth, snipped basil, and parsley. Cook for 1 minute more.

2. In a large mixing bowl combine cooked pasta, chicken mixture, alfredo sauce, dried tomatoes, milk, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, and pepper.

3. Transfer to a 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake in a 350 degree F oven for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 to 15 minutes more or until heated through and top is slightly golden. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired. Makes 6 servings.

4. Prepare casserole except do not bake. Cover with foil and chill up to 24 hours. Bake in a 350 degree F. oven for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 to 15 minutes more or until heated through and top is slightly golden.



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