chicken fantastico

(1 RATING)
63 Pinches
Nampa, ID
Updated on Jun 13, 2012

One of my husband's favorite dishes. Sometimes I add shrimp with the chicken and or toss in some baby spinach. Great served with Garlic Bread and Salad.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • SAUTEED CHICKEN AND VEGIS
  • 2 large chicken breasts washed and cubed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 8 - mushrooms quartered
  • 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes diced
  • 2/3 cup diced artichoke hearts
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 can sliced black olives
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemmon pepper
  • 4 sprigs fresh basil chopped
  • 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
  • ALFREDO SAUCE
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon roasted garlic powder
  • PASTA AL DENTE
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 cups favorite pasta such as penne or bowtie

How To Make chicken fantastico

  • Step 1
    Heat oil in large pan medium high add garlic, onion, fresh ground pepper toss lightly. Add chicken and cook until white on all sides. Add vegetables, herbs, wine and spices, cook covered until vegetables are slightly tender but not cooked throughout.
  • Step 2
    Boil water with olive oil and a pinch of salt, add pasta and cook until al dente, slightly tender but not soft. Drain pasta. Do not rinse.
  • Step 3
    In a small sauce pan melt butter, add cream cheese and whisk until blended, add milk, parmesan cheese and spices and blend well, cook uncovered on low stirring occasionally until well blended and thick and bubbly.
  • Step 4
    Spray a large cassarole dish with non-stick spray, toss pasta with chicken/vegi mixture and lightly mix sauce through. Top with 2 cups of Itallian Blend Cheese. Bake at 350 degreese for about 30 minutes or until cheese is melted on top and bubbly throughout. Let cool for 5 min and enjoy!

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Category: Chicken
Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Keyword: #Alfredo

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