Thursday, June 2, 2011

Cheesy Chicken Pepper Pasta

This is a really good recipe. And surprisingly easy but oh so yummy. Give me pasta and I will be happy.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
2 red bell peppers, sliced
2 cups milk
1/2 cup butter
16 ounces shredded Muenster cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 pound bow tie pasta

Directions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and add chicken; saute until it begins to turn golden brown. Add red bell peppers and cook until they become limp; cover and simmer.


2. In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine milk, butter, cheese and garlic; stir constantly for about 10 minutes to avoid burning. Sauce should now have a thickened sauce-like consistency; if not, add cornstarch in 1 teaspoon increments until desired consistency is reached.


3. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.



4. Once the sauce is complete, combine it with the chicken and peppers mixture; add garlic powder to taste. Also, you could add parmesan cheese if desired.



5. Mix sauce and pasta. Yummy!!



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