When you think of creamy pasta, I am sure you don't think of healthy, or dairy free. Well my friends, today you would be incorrect. Tonight's dinner is easy, healthy, dairy free, and has the option to easily be gluten free or not. That is the great thing about pasta! You can either use gluten free pasta or use whole wheat pasta, whatever your need is.
This isn't a super "saucy" pasta. It has just enough sauce to give it excellent flavor without growing your pasta in a thick sauce.
Most of the ingredients in this dish I always have in my pantry/fridge so it makes for a last minute, use what you have, meal. If you don't have asparagus, you can simply eliminate, or substitute with peppers, broccoli, or really any veggie you have on hand.
Light and Creamy Chicken Pasta
DF/GF
Ingredients:
2 T olive oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 cloves garlic
2 cups chicken broth (check label for gluten)
2 1/12 T DF/GF cream cheese substitute
1 t dried basil
1 t dried oregano
pinch of salt and pepper
8-10 oz rotini pasta
What to do:
Cook your pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
While your pasta is cooking, mince your garlic, dice your onion, chop your asparagus into 2-3 inch pieces (ends removed), and chop your chicken into bite sized pieces.
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add in your garlic and sauté for one minute or until fragrant.
Add in your chicken, onions, and asparagus. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Sauté for about 7 minutes. The chicken will be almost done and the onions will be slightly translucent.
Add your broth, basil, and oregano and bring to a simmer.
Add in your cream cheese and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, stirring periodically, allowing the sauce to reduce slightly.
Toss your pasta with the sauce and serve. Hubs topped his with a little parmesan.
Thanks Y'all!
-Wise WIfe
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