Best Flavorful Chicken Pasta Recipes

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FLAVORFUL CHICKEN PASTA



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"I came up with this recipe in college, hoping for a fancy, healthy dish to feed my roommate and me without any leftovers," writes Kathy Armstrong of Post Falls, Idaho. "This pasta is excellent served with a green salad and warmed French bread."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup uncooked spiral pasta
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives, drained
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with garlic salt. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in oil for 5 minutes or until no longer pink. , Stir in the tomatoes, basil and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Stir in vinegar. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. , Add olives; heat through. Stir in sour cream until blended (do not boil). Drain pasta; stir into chicken mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 632mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

DIANNE'S FLAVORFUL CHICKEN PASTA



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Make and share this Dianne's Flavorful Chicken Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miss Diggy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 17m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb bow tie pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 chicken breasts (about 1/2 lb)
1/2 teaspoon season salt
1/4 teaspoon emerils essense southwest seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4-1 cup whipping cream
4 slices crisp bacon, crumbled
1 cup grape tomatoes (optional)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (plus some for table)

Steps:

  • Start preparing the bow tie pasta according to the package directions.
  • In a saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add chicken breasts, and then sprinkle seasonings equally over both.
  • Let chicken brown on one side, then turn over and brown on the other side.
  • Take chicken out of saucepan and cut into cubes.
  • Add back into pan and then add whipping cream.
  • Bring to a boil, and then turn down heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Then add bacon and tomatoes (if using) and let simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Add parmesan and let melt.
  • Drain pasta and put into a serving bowl.
  • Pour sauce over and serve immediately.
  • May garnish with additional parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 866, Fat 41, SaturatedFat 20.5, Cholesterol 238.4, Sodium 648.9, Carbohydrate 83.5, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 40.1

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