Favorite Chicken Pasta Recipe

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“This dish was a favorite of mine at a local restaurant, but when I saw the recipe, I knew it was too rich for my family's diet,” writes Lynn Skilsky of Oro Valley, Arizona. “I made some healthy changes, and now it's one of my favorites.”

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Favorite Chicken Pasta Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 2 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
  • 1 teaspoon chopped shallot
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
  • 1 tablespoon prepared pesto
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half
  • 1 package (6 ounces) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips
  • 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons pine nuts, toasted

Directions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine water and sun-dried tomatoes; cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir shallot and garlic in oil for 2 minutes. Stir in the wine or broth, olives, pesto and pepper; cook 1 minute longer.
  • Combine flour and half-and-half until smooth; stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Drain pasta and tomatoes; add to shallot mixture. Stir in chicken; heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and pine nuts. Yield: 2 servings.

Originally published as Favorite Chicken Pasta in Light & Tasty December/January 2008, p55

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Pine Nuts

Also know as pignolia or pinon, the pine nut is the small seed from one of several pine tree varieties. They are small elongated ivory-colored nuts measuring about 3/8 inch long and having a soft texture and a buttery flavor. Frequently used in Italian dishes and sauces such as pesto, pine nuts are often toasted to enhance their flavor.

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Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2011 by jengel1

One of my favorites too! I may add extra pesto next time for more of the pesto flavor.


Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2009 by danachalfin

Love this recipe. I make it usually twice a month. My family does not care for sun-dried tomatoes, so we omit them. Yummy!!

 
 
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