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Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Joan
Serves 6
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chicken, pasta
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless, chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces 1
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 serving homemade cream of chicken soup mix **see below OR 1 can Cream of Chicken soup
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 10 oz frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped or torn

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Add garlic; cook and stir for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the soup and broth; mix well. Stir in the penne and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in peas. Cook 3 minutes or until the penne is tender and the chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with cheese and basil
  • NOTE: I make homemade cream of chicken soup from this mix:
    https://riseandshinerecipes.com/cream-of-whatever-soup-mix/