Chicken Penne with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
 
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Recipe type: Main Dish, Pasta, Chicken
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 cups (8 oz.) penne pasta
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 12-oz can evaporated lowfat 2% milk
  • 6 Tbsp chopped jarred sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp oil and herb mixture from sun-dried tomato jar
  • 2 cups (8 oz. pkg) shredded Italian cheese blend
  • ½ tsp dried basil
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ½ bag Tyson frozen grilled chicken strips (or 2 cups cooked, cubed chicken)
  • Fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. 4 minutes before the pasta is done, add asparagus pieces to pot; drain when done.
  2. Meanwhile, combine evaporated milk, sun-dried tomatoes, oil and herb mixture from jar, cheese, basil, Italian seasoning, garlic, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted and smooth.
  3. While sauce heats, place chicken trips on a large microwave-safe dish. Cook them in microwave for 3 minutes. Cut them into cubes and set aside.
  4. Combine pasta and asparagus mixture, chicken, and sun-dried tomato sauce in a large bowl. Stir until sauce is fully incorporated. Top with chopped fresh basil.
Recipe by Simple, Sweet & Savory at https://www.simplesweetsavory.com/chicken-penne-sun-dried-tomato-sauce/