Southwestern Grilled Chicken Pasta

March 22, 2014

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This recipe was from a restaurant that my parents loved when I was a teenager. They were so sad when the restaurant closed. I remember when I first heard about 'copycat' recipes online. I googled it just to see if I could find the recipe, and low and behold, I found it in an old newspaper article. I was SO proud to surprise my parents with it and my whole family still makes it and loves it all these years later. This recipe is a little on the spicy side, but you can substitute mi

4 chicken breasts, marinated, grilled and sliced (we used this recipe)
3 TBSP unsalted butter
16 oz sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large Onion diced
1 TBSP minced garlic (I think the recipe called for 1 tsp, but I always follow the rule of 3 with garlic...ha)
1 (14.5) oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can rotel tomatoes and green chilies (can substitute mild) undrained
2 tsp Salt
2 tsp Black Pepper (If sensitive to heat, you can make this 1 tsp)
16 oz Heavy Cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (The kind in the green can)
16 oz Penne Paste, cooked al dente
Parsley for garnish

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and onions and saute until softened. About 10 minutes. Add the minced garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute stirring...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
972

Sodium
3024mg
126% DV

Fat
76g
117% DV

Protein
39g
79% DV

Carbs
23g
8% DV

Fiber
5g
23% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 46g 232%

Polysaturated Fat 5g 31%

Monosaturated Fat 25g 157%

Cholesterol 633mg 212%

Sodium 3024mg 126%

Potassium 701mg 20%

Protein 39g 79%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 5g 23%

Sugar 6g 12%

Vitamin A 4244IU 84%

Vitamin B6 0.6400000000000001mg 32%

Vitamin C 32mg 54%

Calcium 803mg 80%

Iron 10mg 60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.