Chicken and Pasta with Garlic Sauce

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

This creamy chicken and pasta medley is ready in minutes. “The recipe was given to me by a friend and my kids consider it a treat,“ relates Sharon Hamlin of Kirkville, New York.

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 tablespoons chopped onion
SAUCE:
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1-1/4 cups water
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
Hot cooked pasta

Directions

In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil and butter over medium heat for 8-9 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Remove chicken and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute zucchini and onion for 4-5 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and garlic until blended. Gradually add water and bouillon. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cream cheese. Stir until blended and heated through. Serve with chicken, vegetables and pasta.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 400 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 134mg cholesterol, 690mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 38g protein.

This creamy chicken and pasta medley is ready in minutes. “The recipe was given to me by a friend and my kids consider it a treat,“ relates Sharon Hamlin of Kirkville, New York.

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