Chicken and Veggie Pasta

by | Jun 17, 2012 | Chicken, Pasta, Vegetable

1 package (16 ounces) angel hair pasta (I used leftover pasta)
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 medium yellow summer squash, julienned
1 red pepper, julienned
5 to 10 stalks of asparagus
1 handful of fresh mushrooms, sliced
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced

Cook pasta according to package directions (or heat leftover pasta). Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, add cream and butter; cook until butter is melted.  Add cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Rinse and drain pasta; add to cheese mixture. Cover and keep warm.

In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in 3 tablespoons oil until onion is tender. Add chicken and brown. 1/4 teaspoon salt. Remove chicken from pan.

Add squash and red pepper to skillet; cook until not quite tender, then add mushrooms and asparagus. Cook for just a few minutes (too long and asparagus will over cook). Add 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Add Chicken and stir.

Place pasta to pasta bowls; top with chicken and veggies and serve.

Broccoli and Cheese Casserole

by | May 17, 2010 | Side Dishes, Vegetable

Uncle Harold doesn’t like (or didn’t) until he ate this broccoli and cheese casserole. It’s easy and delicious. Great for a pot luck meal. I made this once and only cooked it for 30 minutes, wrapped it in a towel and placed in a cooler. Then drove 3 1/2 hours to the in-laws for Thanksgiving. Casserole was still hot, completely cooked and ready to put on table when I got there.

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