Pasta with Chicken and Squash

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Pasta with Chicken and Squash

Recipe By : Taste of Home, June/July, 1997
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Italian Luncheon
Main Dishes Poultry
Taste Of Home

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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16 ounces spiral pasta
2 cups whipping cream
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
8 ounces Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese -- shredded
1 small onion -- chopped
1 clove garlic -- minced
5 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil, divided
2 medium zucchini -- julienned
2 medium yellow summer squash -- julienned
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves -- julienned
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried savory
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary -- crushed
1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat cream and butter
in a large saucepan until butter melts. Add cheese; cook and stir until
melted. Rinse and drain pasta; add to cheese mixture. Cover and keep warm.
In a skillet over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in 3 tablespoons oil
until onion is tender. Add squash; cook until tender. Add 1 teaspoon salt
and pepper; remove and keep warm. Add remaining oil to skillet; cook chicken
with herbs and remaining salt until juices run clear. Place pasta on a
serving platter; top with chicken and squash. Yield: 8 servings.

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NOTES : "This is a special dish that we enjoy often. A bed of noodles is
covered with a creamy cheese sauce, tender squash and strips of chicken
that've been stir-fried with flavorful herbs. It's delicious and pretty,
too!" Submitted by Pam Hall, Elizabeth City, North Carolina.