WEEKNIGHT CHICKEN AND PASTA

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"I came up with this dish to use up leftover chicken one night when I unexpectedly had to feed a crowd. It was such a success that I make a variation of it almost weekly." Nancy Brown - Dahinda, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

2 cups uncooked whole wheat bow tie pasta
1 small onion, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons minced chives

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and red pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the chicken, sour cream, milk and seasonings; heat through. Drain pasta; stir into skillet. Sprinkle with cheese and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 28g protein.