30 Minute Chicken Tomato Basil Alfredo Pasta Recipes

MAKE THIS 20-MINUTE TOMATO, BASIL, AND CHICKEN PASTA TONIGHT

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper and add to pan; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm.
• Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, tomatoes, wine, 1/4 cup basil, and carrot to drippings in pan; bring to a boil. Cook 3 minutes or until tomatoes begin to break down, stirring frequently. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove pan from heat; stir in mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan.
• Divide pasta among 4 bowls. Top evenly with chicken, sauce, and remaining 1/4 cup basil and 1/4 cup Parmesan.

GARLIC AND BASIL CHICKEN PASTA WITH ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut fat off of chicken. Cut chicken into bite sized pieces and set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine olive oil, wine vinegar, basil, chives, garlic, salt, & pepper.
• Sautee chicken in large skillet until no longer pink and nicely seared on both sides. This will take approximately 30 minutes on med-high heat with an electric stove.
• While chicken is sauteeing, cook pasta according to package instructions. Spoon mixture from step 2 over chicken about 2 minutes before it is done cooking.
• When pasta is done, drain in colander and place in a large (very large) bowl. Add chicken and alfredo sauce to the noodles. Use a scooper to incorporate well.
• Serve and enjoy!

30-MINUTE CHICKEN & TOMATO-BASIL ALFREDO PASTA

Steps:

• Brown chicken in 1 Tbsp. oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until chicken is cooked through.
• Add 1-3/4 cups water and Pasta Twists. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer 9 to 11 minutes or until pasta is tender.
• Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm. Add milk, Cheese Sauce Mix, tomato and basil to ingredients in skillet; stir until well blended. Return chicken to skillet. Cover and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through.

TOMATO-BASIL ALFREDO PASTA

Steps:

• Boil the noodles in a pot of water.
• In a medium-sized saucepan, saute the garlic, onions, and cherry tomatoes in the butter on medium heat.
• When the ingredients are sauteed, add the milk, basil, cayenne pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
• Stir the sauce and turn down to low heat. Smash the tomatoes as you stir the sauce to get the juice in the sauce.
• Keep the sauce on low heat, until the noodles are done boiling. If the noodles are done before the sauce, strain them, add them to the sauce, and stir.
• Top with more cheese and cayenne pepper if desired.
• Enjoy!

CREAMY TOMATO-BASIL PASTA WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp. dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cover. Cook 5 to 6 min. on each side or until done (165 degrees F). Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm. Carefully wipe out skillet with paper towel.
• Add remaining dressing, broth and seasonings to skillet; cook 3 to 4 min. or until heated through. Add Neufchatel; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until Neufchatel is melted. Stir in tomatoes; cook 3 min.
• Drain pasta. Add to ingredients in skillet with Parmesan and basil; mix well. Serve topped with chicken.