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Creamy Chicken and Sun Dried Tomato Pasta

Creamy Chicken and Sun Dried Tomato Pasta | WorldofPastabilities.com | Delicious updated chicken casserole with bursts of flavor! Can be made ahead or frozen for later. Yum!
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Delicious alternative to the standard chicken casserole. Sun dried tomatoes and fresh herbs add bursts of flavor! enjoy!

Ingredients

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  • One 14 oz. bag of Good Luck Pasta (or any 12–14 ounce bag of pasta)
  • 3 shallots, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 T. olive oil (add 1 T. butter if using all mushrooms instead of chicken)
  • 1 lb. chicken breast (uncooked) cut into bite-size pieces
  • 4 ounces mushrooms, chopped (baby bellas, crimini, button, or your favorite)
  • 3 oz. white wine
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 (14-15 oz.) jar of Alfredo, or light Alfredo (use a good one, or you can sub refrigerated Alfredo sauce if you can find it, usually comes in 10 oz. plastic tubs)
  • 8.5 oz. jar of oil packed sun dried tomatoes, thinly sliced, drained (approx. 1 cup)
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided (1/2 for mixture, 1/2 for topping)
  • 1/4 t. pepper
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • Fresh basil, fresh Parmesan, and paprika for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to pasta package directions, drain, rinse with cold water, and toss with 1 T. olive oil. Set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, add the olive oil, and bring to medium high heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook briefly for 30 seconds.
  3. Add the raw chicken and cook for about 4 minutes. Drain off any excess or oil or juices, if any. (if using all mushrooms, add them now and saute for 4-5 minutes)
  4. Add wine, basil, parsley, mushrooms, salt and pepper, and cook for 1 minute.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken mixture from the skillet, the pasta, Alfredo sauce, drained sun dried tomatoes, milk, and 1/2 cup Parmesan.
  6. Spread mixture in a 9 x 13 baking dish (3 quart).
  7. Sprinkle top with 1/2 cup Parmesan.
  8. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
  9. Uncover and bake for 15 more minutes until top is brown and bubbly.

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