FAVORITE CHICKEN PASTA

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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

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.

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