best pasta dish ever

(1 RATING)
54 Pinches
pineville, LA
Updated on Oct 9, 2011

This recipe was named by a dear friend of mine. After she had tasted this dish she said it was the "Best Pasta Dish Ever", and there was my title! Thanks Christy! I've also added bacon and pepperoni to this dish and it just adds to the flavor! Yum!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 10 - chicken tenderloins
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 package fresh diced mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 jar favorite alfredo sauce
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth, low salt
  • 1 small can black olives
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 package fresh spinach or frozen but thawed and squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 pound penne pasta, cooked al dente
  • - extra parmesan cheese for sprinkling

How To Make best pasta dish ever

  • Step 1
    Heat 1 large skillet with olive oil on Medium/High heat.
  • Step 2
    Boil/salt water for pasta. Cook pasta and have ready to add to sauce.
  • Step 3
    Season chicken tenderloins and cook in skillet until done. Remove from skillet and set aside to cool.
  • Step 4
    Add butter, onions, mushrooms, and garlic to skillet. Saute until tender.
  • Step 5
    Add alfredo sauce, half and half, parmesan cheese, and chicken broth. Wisk until blended and bubbly.
  • Step 6
    Add all other ingredients and stir until well blended. If too thick more broth can be added.
  • Step 7
    Dice up cooled chicken tenderloins and add to sauce.
  • Step 8
    Add cooked pasta and stir until well blended. Serve with extra parmesan cheese.

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