Monday, November 22, 2010

Creamy Zucchini Pasta with Chicken and Mushrooms



I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS TOOK ME SO LONG TO POST! This is my favorite meal...I love, love love it! I highly recommend substituting goat cheese for the neufatchel cheese. It gives a different and delicious flavor. It is also about 3x the cost of neufatchel cheese....


Ingredients

1 onion, chopped
1 small zucchini, diced
8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 oz whole wheat fettuccine (or other pasta)
2 oz Neufchatel Cheese
2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese, grated
1 tbsp Cornstarch
1 cup chicken or beef broth
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
2 tbsp dried parsley
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
salt and pepper to taste



Directions
1. Cook pasta according to manufacturer's instructions and drain.
2. Meanwhile, spray a large skillet with nonstick spray. Over medium-high heat, saute onion until translucent. Add mushrooms and garlic and cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in chicken, parsley, and crushed red pepper (if using). Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink on the outside. Reduce heat to medium and add zucchini. Stir occasionally until zucchini is tender.
3. While zucchini is cooking, stir cornstarch and broth together in a small saucepan. Add cheeses and stir constantly, cooking over medium-high heat, until mixture becomes thick and bubbly. Remove from heat.
4. Pour cheese mixture and pasta into the skillet with the chicken and vegetables. Toss, and add salt and pepper to taste.

Makes 2 servings.

http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=125243

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