Italian Gigi Sauce With Chicken And Pasta Recipe

Name: Italian Gigi Sauce With Chicken And Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups water; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 2 teaspoons prepared garlic (in a jar); 1 teaspoon basil; 1/2 small onion; 10 mushrooms; 4 cups pasta; 1 (10 ounce) can condensed tomato soup; 0.5 (10 ounce) can 1% low-fat milk (1/2 soup can); 3/4 cup chunky salsa; 2 green onions; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon dry basil leaves; parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

8 cups water
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
2 teaspoons prepared garlic (in a jar)
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 small onion
10 mushrooms
4 cups pasta
1 (10 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
0.5 (10 ounce) can 1% low-fat milk (1/2 soup can)
3/4 cup chunky salsa
2 green onions
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dry basil leaves
parmesan cheese

1
Fill a large stove-top pot with water, cover and bring to a boil.
2
Heat oil in a large nonstick fry pan or wok at med-high.
3
Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and add to pan as you cut.
4
Add garlic and basil to pan. Toss occasionally until meat is no longer pink.
5
While meat is browning....
6
Slice onion and add to pan as you chop.
7
Wash and slice mushrooms, adding to pan as you slice.
8
Place pasta in boiling water, stir and cook uncovered.
9
Set timer according to package directions (approx 11 minutes).
10
Add tomato soup to chicken mixture and stir.
11
Gradually add milk, then salsa.
12
Stir well to combine.
13
Wash and chop the green onion. Set aside.
14
Rinse the cooked pasta under hot water in a colander. Let drain. Return pasta to pot.
15
Toss with olive oil and basil.
16
Serve sauce over pasta and sprinkle green onion for garnish.
17
Our family also loves a little parmesan cheese on top.

1194

kcal

Calories

Fat

193

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups water, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, 2 teaspoons prepared garlic (in a jar), and more.

Yes, Italian Gigi Sauce With Chicken And Pasta 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Gigi Sauce With Chicken And Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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