Chicken and Zucchini Pasta Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken and Zucchini Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast; ⅓ cup half-and-half; ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup; ¾ cup skim milk; ½ cup nonfat plain yogurt; 1 cup zucchini; 12 small red bell pepper; ⅓ cup basil leaves; 2 teaspoons curry; pepper

Servings: persons

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["Chop chicken into bite sized pieces and cook most of the way through in a saute pan.", "Pour half and half into a pan and heat over medium.", "When half and half is hot, whisk in the cheese and mix until it's melted.", "Stir constantly or it will separate.", "(Words of experience there.", ").", "Add cream of mushroom soup to milk and cheese.", "Pour the skim milik into the soup can and swish around, add to mixture.", "Add zucchini, pepper, and basil leaves.", "You can chop the leaves, or leave them whole.", "I leave them whole so picky mcpickerson (my husband) can pull them out.", "I just eat them.", "Add curry and pepper.", "Heat over medium heat for about 10 minutes until zucchini is cooked through.", "Add yogurt to give it a little ""bite"" (I use greek style homemade yogurt with a good tang).", "Serve over pasta, rice, or gnocchi.", "Obviously you can add more curry to taste (Picky McP doesn't like curry), and add other veggies.", "It's very versatile."]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb chicken breast, ⅓ cup half-and-half, ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Zucchini Pasta Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken and Zucchini Pasta Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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