Chicken Bow Tie Alfredo

Name: Chicken Bow Tie Alfredo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 4 cups uncooked multigrain bow tie pasta; 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth; 4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, cubed; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 cups whole milk; 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast; 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Additional grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, optional

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Bow ties are back in style in this meaty pasta dish. Because real Parmigiana-Reggiano cheese has an intense flavor, you can get away with using less, making it ideal for healthy cooking. —Healthy Cooking Test Kitchen

Ingredients

4 cups uncooked multigrain bow tie pasta
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups whole milk
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
Additional grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, optional

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in oil until tender. Add the garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in cream cheese until melted.
Combine cornstarch and milk until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the chicken, cheese, basil, pepper and salt; cook and stir until cheese is melted.
Drain pasta; add to chicken mixture. Heat through. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups (calculated without additional cheese): 430 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 345mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 33g protein.