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20-Minute Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
 
Ingredients
  • 1 box Bowtie Pasta (16oz box)
  • 1 jar Alfredo Sauce (24oz)
  • 3 tbsp Garlic, Minced
  • 1 tbsp Dried Italian Seasoning (or Basil, Parsley, Oregano)
  • 1 bag Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Julienne- Cut (3.5oz bag) This is usually in the produce section. If you cannot find it you can use a jar of sun-dried tomatoes; drained, rinsed and chopped
  • 2 lbs Chicken Breast, Cooked and Cubed
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
Cooking Things:
  • Large Pot
  • Medium Pot
  • Cutting Board
Instructions
To prepare and serve immediately
  1. Cut Chicken Breast in half and boil for 15 minutes.

  2. While Chicken is boiling, cook Bowtie Pasta according to package (al dente). 

  3. Strain Pasta (IMPORTANT: Reserve two cups of pasta water) and cut Chicken into bite-sized pieces.

  4. Pour Alfredo Sauce into Large Pot. Add Garlic, Italian Seasoning, Salt and Pepper. Heat and stir for 3 minutes. 

  5. Stir in Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and cubed Chicken

  6. Add in strained pasta, and reserved pasta water (1/4 cup at a time), until you've reached desired sauce consistency. 

  7. Serve immediately (DELLicious with Salad and Garlic Bread for a SIMply complete meal)

To prepare and freeze for future
  1. Cut Chicken Breast in half and boil for 15 minutes.

  2. While Chicken is boiling, cook Bowtie Pasta according to package (al dente). 

  3. In freezer safe container, combine Alfredo Sauce, Garlic, Italian Seasoning, Salt, Pepper and Sun Dried Tomatoes. Add chicken and pasta. Stir until everything is well coated.

  4. Make sure container is sealed tightly or cover with double layer of aluminum foil. Pop into the freezer!

  5. Option 1: Bake from frozen, still covered in the foil, on the middle rack of a preheated 350°F oven until heated through, about 1 1/2 hours.

  6. Option 2: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then bake for only 1 hour at 350.

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20 Minute Tuscan Chicken Pasta