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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Maverick Ranch Spicy Chicken Pasta



Ingredients:
    * 9 ounces angel hair pasta
    * cooking spray
    * 1 cup chopped onion
    * 1 tablespoon dried basil
    * 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
    * 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    * 1 cup half-and-half
    * 1/4 cup sour cream
    * 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
    * 1/4 teaspoon salt
    * 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
    * 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts
    * 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
    * 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese


Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 min

Directions:
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
  3. While pasta cooks, heat a large non-stick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add onion, saute 2 minutes.
  4. Add basil, garlic, and crushed red pepper; saute 1 minute.
  5. Combine half-and-half, sour cream, and flour, stirring with a whisk. Add reseved pasta cooking liquid and half-and-half mixture to pan; bring to boil.
  6. Stir in salt, black pepper, chicken, and spinach, bring to a boil. Stir in pasta, and cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with cheese.