by Donna Vestre

Created on: January 01, 2007   Last Updated: May 20, 2007

Chicken Farfalle

This is a wonderful alternative to Chicken Alfredo - Only Kicked Up A Notch!
I have an old friend I worked with in the restaurant industry years ago. He called and asked if I had any ideas on ways to perk up his Chicken Alfred recipe... I gave him my version (Only with a little added flavor). His restaurant now runs this recipe as a special every week-end). Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Serves 4 - 6

Ingredients: (What you'll need)
4 - 6 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts - Cooked, then sliced into strips
1 Lb. Farfalle Pasta (Bow Tie Pasta)
1 TBS. Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Canola Oil
1 TBS. Minced Garlic
3 TBS. Sun-dried Tomatoes - Minced
3 TBS. Prepared Pesto
2 Cups Dry Parmesan Cheese (Kraft works well)
2 Cups Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese (Optional)
2 Pints Heavy Whipping Cream (Not Whipped)
You can find it in the milk section of your favorite grocery store.

Cooking Directions:
Cook pasta aldante` style per boxed directions - (Approx. 10 minutes)
Drain - Rinse - Set Aside

Prepare Chicken:
In medium skillet:
Saute` chicken and garlic in olive oil until thoroughly cooked
at 375 degrees (approx. 6 - 7 minutes on each side)

Prepare Sauce:
In medium sauce pan:
Simmer Heavy Whipping Cream & Parmesan at 350 degrees - approx. 8 - 10 minutes
Just until it begins to boil (Do not let it come to a full boil)
Add: Sun-dried Tomatoes and Prepared Pesto - Blend well
Lower heat to 225 degrees
Continue to simmer for an additional 3 - 5 min. (until it begins to thicken)

Toss Cooked Sliced Chicken into Sauce
Spoon over pasta
Garnish with Fresh Parmesan Cheese (If Desired)

Serving Suggestions:
This dish goes great with
Steamed Broccoli
Garlic Cheese Bread
Salad
Or All Of The Above!

Garlic Cheese Bread Recipe:
6 French Rolls - Sliced lengthwise
Blend cup Margarine, Tsp. Garlic Powder & 1/4 cup fresh Parmesan cheese
Spread approx 2 tbsp. over each sliced french roll
Broil until light golden brown

Enjoy!

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