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creamy garlic pasta primavera

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Robyn Bruce
Linglestown, PA

I made this last week and loved it so thought I'd share. Hope you enjoy it!

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creamy garlic pasta primavera

  • 1 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1 lb
    boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces (about 2 large breasts)
  • 1/3 c
    water
  • 24 oz
    frozen bag of bird's eye or green giant corkscrew pasta with vegetables (such as broccoli, carrots, snap peas, etc.) i bought the bag that had the "built in" cheese sauce. was awesome!
  • 1/3 c
    heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 c
    shredded parmesan cheese (not grated)
  • garlic powder to taste
  • dried basil to taste (or fresh, if you have it)

How To Make creamy garlic pasta primavera

  • 1
    In a 12 inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, cook 6 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, just until chicken is no longer pink in center.
  • 2
    Stir in water and frozen pasta-vegetable mixture. Cover; cook 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are hot. Stir in whipping cream and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until hot.
  • 3
    Turn off heat. Stir in cheese. Let stand 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with basil. Serve with additional shredded parmesan cheese if desired.
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