PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND SQUASH

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This is a special dish that we enjoy often. A bed of noodles is covered with a creamy cheese sauce, tender squash and strips of chicken that've been stir-fired with flavorful herbs. It's delicious and pretty too! -Pam Hall, Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 medium zucchini, julienned
2 medium yellow summer squash, julienned
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
1/4 teaspoon each dried basil, marjoram and savory
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, add cream and butter; cook until butter is melted. Stir until smooth. Add cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Rinse and drain pasta; add to cheese mixture. Cover and keep warm. , In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in 3 tablespoons oil until onion is tender. Add squash; cook until tender. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper; remove and keep warm. , Add remaining oil to skillet; cook chicken with herbs and remaining salt until juices run clear. Place pasta on a serving platter; top with chicken and squash.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695 calories, Fat 43g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 142mg cholesterol, Sodium 640mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.