creamy chicken & pasta

Name: Creamy Chicken & Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 - boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into 1/2" medallions; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 small onion, sliced thin; 1/2 teaspoon(s) tomato basil & garlic seasoning (i use mrs. dash); 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1 can(s) chicken broth; 10 ounce(s) fresh spinach; 1 package(s) dry italian dressing mix; 1 small can sliced mushrooms, drained; 1 can(s) diced tomatoes, drained; 8 ounce(s) neufchatel or fat free cream cheese, cubed; 1 pound(s) dry penne or rotini pasta

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Laurie Pearsall

Mount Sherman, KY

Updated on Jul 17, 2013

I had lots of fresh spinach & was really at a loss one afternoon for dinner. Someone suggested "something with chicken & alfredo". I didn't want a heavy cheese sauce (& I was low on Parm) so I improvised with on hand ingredients. It tastes luscious and satisfying. The use of lower fat ingredients didn't hurt a bit either!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 - boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into 1/2" medallions
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, sliced thin
1/2 teaspoon tomato basil & garlic seasoning (i use mrs. dash)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can chicken broth
10 ounces fresh spinach
1 package dry italian dressing mix
1 small can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 can diced tomatoes, drained
8 ounces neufchatel or fat free cream cheese, cubed
1 pound dry penne or rotini pasta

How To Make creamy chicken & pasta

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions. While cooking......

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute chicken & onion in olive oil. When chicken starts to brown a bit add all the seasonings & stir well. Then add broth and simmer for about 10 minutes.
Step 3

Add cubes of cream cheese and spinach. Cover & reduce heat to med-low to allow spinach to wilt down. Uncover, stir & simmer about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook 5 min. longer.
Step 4

In a large bowl mix the pasta & sauce. Allow to stand a few minutes before serving to let the flavors marry & the sauce to thicken up a bit.
Step 5

** This makes a nice loose sauce as is. If you want it thicker, reduce the amount of broth. IF you have any left over, it will be a very thick sauce when reheating.
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