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best pasta dish ever

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Ashley Rodgers
pineville, LA

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!

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For best pasta dish ever

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

How To Make best pasta dish ever

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

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