PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND SQUASH

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This is a special dish that we enjoy often. A bed of noodles is covered with a creamy cheese sauce, tender squash and strips of chicken that've been stir-fired with flavorful herbs. It's delicious and pretty too! -Pam Hall, Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 medium zucchini, julienned
2 medium yellow summer squash, julienned
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
1/4 teaspoon each dried basil, marjoram and savory
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, add cream and butter; cook until butter is melted. Stir until smooth. Add cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Rinse and drain pasta; add to cheese mixture. Cover and keep warm. , In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in 3 tablespoons oil until onion is tender. Add squash; cook until tender. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper; remove and keep warm. , Add remaining oil to skillet; cook chicken with herbs and remaining salt until juices run clear. Place pasta on a serving platter; top with chicken and squash.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695 calories, Fat 43g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 142mg cholesterol, Sodium 640mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

Roshan JswL
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This pasta dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The chicken and squash were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and delicious.


Mubeen rana
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I loved this dish! The chicken was tender and juicy, the squash was roasted to perfection, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Afam Okenwa jnr10
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This pasta dish was delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Dj Ronin
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, the squash was roasted to perfection, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Habib A814
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This pasta dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The chicken and squash were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and delicious.


Jean pierre Marie Flore
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I loved this dish! The chicken was tender and juicy, the squash was roasted to perfection, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Irha Zohaib
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This pasta dish was delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Ar'naisyah Gray
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, the squash was roasted to perfection, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Damien Martinez
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This pasta dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The chicken and squash were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and delicious.


Aaite Pun
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I loved this dish! The chicken was tender and juicy, the squash was roasted to perfection, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Onyema Joshua
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This pasta dish was delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Sobuz Mehedi
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, the squash was roasted to perfection, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


El Garage de Vladimir
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This pasta dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The chicken and squash were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Rajendra upurkoti
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I'm not a huge fan of squash, but I really enjoyed this dish. The squash was roasted perfectly and had a slightly sweet flavor. The chicken was also very tender and juicy. I would definitely make this again.


Md Ranaboos
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This dish was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken was tender and juicy, the squash was roasted to perfection, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Banjoko Omotayo
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I made this pasta dish last night and it was so good! The chicken was tender and juicy, the squash was perfectly roasted, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Asmita Kunwar
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of chicken, squash, and sun-dried tomatoes was delicious, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.