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Creamy Chicken with Bowtie Pasta

Creamy Chicken with Bowtie Pasta

Meghan
Creamy Chicken with Bowtie Pasta has chicken with sun dried tomatoes, basil, and a creamy white wine sauce served over pasta.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts (diced)
  • olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 ounces light cream cheese (softened)
  • 4 basil leaves (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons sundried tomatoes
  • 1 clove garlic (chopped)
  • 3 slices turkey bacon, cooked crispy and broken (Recommended: Oscar Mayer brand)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup white wine (or a little more)
  • milk or cream (optional)
  • Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 6 ounces pasta (prepared according to package directions)

Instructions
 

  • Heat a pot of water to boiling for the pasta, and cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink, about 5-8 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, basil, sundried tomatoes, garlic, bacon, Parmesan cheese, and wine. Mix until smooth.
  • Slowly add the mixture to the chicken and mix until no lumps remain.
  • Add extra wine or milk/cream to achieve desired consistency.
  • Serve over pasta, or add pasta to pan, mix, and then serve. Top with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

Source: Adapted from The Hungry Housewife
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Keyword chicken, main dish, Pasta