Chicken Pasta Dinner Recipe

Name: Chicken Pasta Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 4 cups uncooked spiral shaped pasta (I used macaroni); 1/2 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces (I steamed them); 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1 (7 ounce) jar 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

Servings: persons

4 cups uncooked spiral shaped pasta (I used macaroni)
1/2 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces (I steamed them)
3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 (7 ounce) jar 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

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, adding green beans during the last 2 minutes (I steamed them cause I didn't want them crispy). Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute chicken in 2 tsp oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, saute red peppers and garlic in remaining oil for 1 minute.
2
Stir in the chicken 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.
3
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.
4
Drain pasta mixture; toss with the sauce. Srinkle each serving with 1 tbs cheese.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups uncooked spiral shaped pasta (I used macaroni), 1/2 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces (I steamed them), 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Chicken Pasta Dinner 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.

Chicken Pasta Dinner

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