Cheesy Chicken Pepper Pasta

Tender strips of sauteed chicken and red bell peppers are bathed in a velvety sauce of milk, butter and Muenster cheese and served over linguine pasta. A dash of garlic powder adds just the right finish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 654 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 pound linguine pasta
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
• 2 red bell peppers, sliced
• 16 ounces shredded Muenster cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and add chicken; saute until it begins to turn golden brown. Add red bell peppers and cook until they become limp; cover and simmer.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine milk, butter, cheese and garlic; stir constantly for about 10 minutes to avoid burning. Sauce should now have a thickened sauce-like consistency; if not, add cornstarch in 1 teaspoon increments until desired consistency is reached.

Step 3

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 4

Once the sauce is complete, combine it with the chicken and peppers mixture; add garlic powder to taste.

Step 5

Pour sauce over hot pasta; serve.