Aunt Megan’s Pasta


My fantastic sister in law, Megan, made this for our family last week and I couldn’t get enough of it. Best of all, my kids loved it too! She calls it “Creamy Cheesy Tomato Chicken Pasta” – but around here, my kids know it as “Aunt Megan’s Pasta.” (which is even easier for me to say too!)

Ingredients:

  • 4 thin sliced chicken breast
  • 6 cloves of garlic
  • 2 tsp flour
  • 1 c. chicken broth
  • 1/2 c. heavy cream
  • 2 oz. cream cheese
  • 8 oz. tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 2 tsp butter
  • 1 c. shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions:

 

  1. Melt butter in a pan; add chicken and cook until just done; move chicken to a baking dish and cover (keep drippings in the pan)
  2. Add flour to the pan and stir until pasty
  3. Add chicken broth, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic, simmer 1 minute
  4. Add cream cheese, cream, tomato sauce and most of the Parmesan cheese, and oregano
  5. Cook over medium-high heat until thick and bubbly; stirring almost constantly
  6. Pour sauce over the chicken; top with the rest of the Parmesan cheese
  7. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes

ENJOY OVER YOUR FAVORITE PASTA!

***The 1 tsp. red pepper flakes makes it pretty spicy, so I would add less if you are feeding to the kiddos.

*** You can also add one can of drained petite diced tomatoes to the mix, just to add a little something extra.

This recipe originally featured on Somewhat Simple in July 2009

About Stephanie

Stephanie is the creator of Somewhat Simple. She is married to her her best friend and together they are raising 4 sweet kids who keep them busy, but make life fun! They are Orange County transplants who are now enjoying life in Phoenix, AZ. She enjoys traveling, shopping, organizing, and creating simple projects in her "spare time."

Add Your Comment

*

Hide me
Sign up and receive FREE printables and fun ideas right to your inbox!
Email
Show me
Build an optin email list in WordPress [Free Software]