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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. 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I have used half and half in the cheese sauce with good results.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveController"},"reviewBody":"\u00a0Great dish!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-09-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanAirBalloon"},"reviewBody":"Good idea, but not alot of flavor, we had to add alot more seasoning then the recipe called for, expect to have to add seasoning","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-08-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeSnow"},"reviewBody":"This is really good. I had to change it though i used half heavy cream & half 1% milk ( thats what i had on and i would use half & half if i was going to shop). I also had to season it more. I actually added crushed red pepper, salt & white & black ground pepper to the cheese sauce & it made it much better. I also added some fresh cayenne peppers to the squash & that helped as well. I season everything well so if you're used to a blander dish then just make it the way it is. Still very excellent!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-09-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedMustache"},"reviewBody":"I made this for dinner last night, and it was delicious! I did make a few changes -- I used skim milk in place of the heavy cream (since we're trying to cut back on calories) and it turned out just fine. The pasta was a bit bland, so I added crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the sauce. And I added some green and yellow peppers to the squash. Yum!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-11-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueCone"},"reviewBody":"One of my family's favorites. Didn't change a thing...don't think it needs anything.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-06-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenFries"},"reviewBody":"The cheesy pasta in the recipe comes threw nicely with the chicken and squash!! It's a keeper!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-05-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldTooth"},"reviewBody":"Great recipe that comes together quickly with delicious results. I actually used chicken that we had grilled and just made t he pasta and squash\/zucchini as directed. 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Great recipe that comes together quickly with delicious results. I actually used chicken that we had grilled and just made t he pasta and squash\/zucchini as directed. Delicious!<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"05\/18\/2018 18:57","GUID":"7F3C0DA56481458C528156B7576069DF","MemberId":30612,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Grammy Debbie","SubmittedDate":"05\/18\/2018 18:57"},{"Comment":"

The cheesy pasta in the recipe comes threw nicely with the chicken and squash!! It's a keeper!!<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"06\/25\/2017 22:31","GUID":"3D83199F1B5245A6AB3CC4A59E807D6A","MemberId":845443,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"2124arizona","SubmittedDate":"06\/25\/2017 22:31"},{"Comment":"

One of my family's favorites. Didn't change a thing...don't think it needs anything.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"11\/08\/2014 11:45","GUID":"201fb92756f346caaf94850760356dea","MemberId":3610678,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"chand002","SubmittedDate":"11\/08\/2014 11:45"},{"Comment":"

I made this for dinner last night, and it was delicious! I did make a few changes -- I used skim milk in place of the heavy cream (since we're trying to cut back on calories) and it turned out just fine. The pasta was a bit bland, so I added crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the sauce. And I added some green and yellow peppers to the squash. Yum!<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"09\/04\/2014 07:51","GUID":"61a5bec93b454e48b6f7479c7b0fb1ba","MemberId":3754874,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"gnats1222","SubmittedDate":"09\/04\/2014 07:51"},{"Comment":"

This is really good. I had to change it though i used half heavy cream & half 1% milk ( thats what i had on and i would use half & half if i was going to shop). I also had to season it more. I actually added crushed red pepper, salt & white & black ground pepper to the cheese sauce & it made it much better. I also added some fresh cayenne peppers to the squash & that helped as well. I season everything well so if you're used to a blander dish then just make it the way it is. Still very excellent!<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"08\/20\/2013 22:10","GUID":"18ca0981aea149ba8da24bac7b2ed365","MemberId":7380841,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"allykat84","SubmittedDate":"08\/20\/2013 22:10"},{"Comment":"

Good idea, but not alot of flavor, we had to add alot more seasoning then the recipe called for, expect to have to add seasoning<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"09\/28\/2011 12:09","GUID":"5c6f542b48c74b45b6bf94c1af7768f4","MemberId":6182300,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"proverbs169","SubmittedDate":"09\/28\/2011 12:09"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"07\/19\/2011 20:14","GUID":"65485211f25e454f86167da8809dbe36","MemberId":4819706,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"JenLDell","SubmittedDate":"07\/19\/2011 20:14"},{"Comment":" Great dish!","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"03\/26\/2011 08:14","GUID":"168b9c1a58734b8abe378bb207708e2c","MemberId":5503888,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sherri72143","SubmittedDate":"03\/26\/2011 08:14"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"09\/10\/2010 16:04","GUID":"fbf4f18ed59b44fbb337a55f773b4948","MemberId":5419504,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Jschwarz1","SubmittedDate":"09\/10\/2010 16:04"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"08\/19\/2010 07:55","GUID":"36b3da615dfd497faea6f639005245d4","MemberId":1765741,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"GStaelens","SubmittedDate":"08\/19\/2010 07:55"},{"Comment":"

I agree completely with Doreensanzone--very rich. I have used half and half in the cheese sauce with good results.<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"07\/04\/2010 15:00","GUID":"e2c4f17c8d644815b59f671b600f1f49","MemberId":1170706,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"howdu","SubmittedDate":"07\/04\/2010 15:00"},{"Comment":"

So easy and delicious! It was become a household favorite! I've even used the season chicken in other dishes because of its wonderful flavor!<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"","GUID":"cdded8b973c54942b11830d71f073795","MemberId":3555839,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"vero5803","SubmittedDate":"06\/04\/2009 11:28"},{"Comment":"

Hugely popular with my entire family. Be warned: it's VERY rich and filling. 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