CHICKEN PASTA DINNER

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Green beans add nice crunch and a bit of color to this tasty pasta-and-chicken dish from our Test Kitchen that will appeal to all ages.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup fat-free evaporated milk, divided
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch
5 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, adding green beans during the last 2 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute chicken in 2 teaspoons oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, saute red peppers and garlic in remaining oil for 1 minute. , Stir in the broth, 1/2 cup milk, basil, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; cover and process until smooth. Return to the pan., Add chicken to the pepper mixture. Combine cornstarch and remaining milk until smooth; gradually stir into the chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Drain pasta mixture; toss with sauce. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 625mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Owain Jones
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the whole dish is a hit with my family.


Kemar Wright
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can use different types of chicken, pasta, and vegetables, and the results are always delicious. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the whole dish is a hit with my family.


Onyeayalam Osinachi
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken and pasta. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the whole dish is a hit with my f


Ryan Higgins
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the whole dish is a hit with my family.


ABDUL REHMAN yt
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This recipe was a winner! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pasta was al dente. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the whole dish was a hit with my family.


D warrior
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the whole dish is a hit with my family.


Sajid jani Jani sab
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This chicken and pasta dinner recipe was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the whole dish was a hit with my family.


Bilal Riaz
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pasta was al dente. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the whole dish was a hit.


Fahamida Akter
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This chicken and pasta dinner recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the whole dish was a hit with my family.


Haris Ali Mir
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I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken and pasta were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again!


Gulfam Pervez
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The chicken and pasta dinner recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the whole dish was a hit with my family.


Cloudy
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This was a quick and easy meal to make on a busy weeknight. The chicken and pasta were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Mudasar Rajpot
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I tried this recipe last night and it turned out great. The sauce was delicious and the chicken was very tender. I will definitely be making this again!


Oluwadare Temitope
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This chicken and pasta dinner recipe was a hit with my family! The creamy sauce was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. Even my picky eater loved it!


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