Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • PRIMAVERA
  • 3 - 4 - skinless boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • - salt and pepper
  • 1/2 - onion
  • 1/2 - green pepper
  • 1/2 - yellow pepper
  • 12 ounce(s) favorite pasta, cooked
  • 1 cup(s) Italian blend cheese or mozzarella
  • GARLIC CREAM SAUCE
  • 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup(s) white wine (less if yours is strong flavored)
  • 1/3 cup(s) frozen chopped spinach
  • 2 cup(s) half and half
  • 1 - 1 1/2 cup(s) shredded Parmesan (not the stuff in the shaker)

Instruction

  • Cut chicken breast so they are even in thickness for grilling. Add to a bowl with a little bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Boil pasta to box directions and set aside.
  • Heat and grill chicken breasts until done. Set them aside while preparing the sauce.
  • Garlic Cream Sauce: Drizzle about 1 Tbsp olive oil in a pan. Add garlic and saute for just a moment or two so as not to burn the garlic. Add the flour, cooking for a moment until bubbling.
  • Then add the half and half, slowly, whisking to prevent lumps.
  • Add wine whisking to prevent lumps.
  • Add spinach to the flour mixture and bring to a boil until the sauce begins to thicken.
  • Once the sauce has thickened, stir in Parmesan until blended. Stir in salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Dice or chop your onions and bell peppers. In a separate pan, saute in a little bit of olive oil until they are soft.
  • Dice chicken and add it to the garlic cream sauce along with the cooked onions and bell peppers.
  • Add pasta and stir until everything is mixed well.
  • Spread into a 9x13 baking dish and cover with cheese. Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees or until the cheese is brown and the dish is bubbly hot.
  • Note: You can use other favorite veggies like zucchini and yellow squash, broccoli, mushrooms, etc. Ideas are unlimited. If your kids don't like those then dice them finer. I am not a fan of zucchini or squash but I can tolerate them cut small.