Preppy Bow Ties With Chicken

Submitted by mjerusha81

""A blend of colorful vegetables in a flavorful sauce makes this a sure family pleaser!" From "The Best Milk Recipes in America: family-favorites edition" booklet by Better Homes and Gardens. Very tasty! Uploaded for safe keeping."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 8 ounces packaged dried bow tie pasta
• 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
• 2 ounces thinly sliced turkey pepperoni, cut in half or 1/2 cup turkey pepperoni
• 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1 ounce parmesan cheese

directions

1. In a very large saucepan or pot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to saucepan. Keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and stir chicken in hot oil for 2 or 3 minutes or until tender and no longer pink. Remove chicken, reserve drippings in skillet.
3. Cook and stir mushrooms, red pepper, and garlic in skillet drippings over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender.
4. Stir in cornstarch, salt, oregano and black pepper. Add milk. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 1 minute more.
5. Stir in chicken, spinach, pepperoni, and Parmesan cheese; heat through.
6. Pour over cooked pasta; toss to coat. Makes 4 to 6 servings.