Description

One pot meals make cooking and clean up fast and easy. This one is loaded with chicken, penne pasta, Alfredo sauce and cheeses. It's ready for the table in about 30 minutes, start to finish. Serve with a side salad.

Ingredients

• 2 T. Italian dressing (not creamy)
• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 16 oz. penne pasta, uncooked
• 24 oz. jar Alfredo sauce or 3 c. homemade sauce
• water
• garlic powder, to taste
• 1 T. dried oregano
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 c. sun-dried tomatoes, optional
• freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
• ** Steamed broccoli, peas, Roma tomatoes, red peppers, or your favorite veggies could also be added in, if desired

Steps

1. Wash chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Cut chicken into cubes.
2. Heat chicken and Italian dressing in a large 12 inch skillet or stock pot over medium high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook chicken until browned and just cooked through, about 5 minutes depending on thickness of chicken.
3. Add the penne pasta and Alfredo sauce. Fill the empty jar with water, shake with lid on, and add to the skillet. (If using a stockpot, use 2 cups water.) Season with the oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.