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I found this recipe online towards the end of the summer and my kids loved it. I didnt follow it exactly, I used garlic powder instead of using crushed garlic. I used a combination of sour cream and whole milk, so about 1/4 C each of the sour cream and milk. I also didnt use the red pepper flakes or grape tomatoes. These kids LOVED this recipe and it really wasnt too hard at all. While I was making the sauce, I baked my chicken tenderloins (instead of chicken breasts) and then tore them into pieces after they cooled.
■2 1/2 cups penne pasta, cooked as directed
■4 tablespoons butter
■1 garlic clove, crushed
■1/3 cup onion, sliced
■1/4 teaspoon salt
■4 tablespoons flour
■1 (15 oz.) can or 2 cups chicken broth
■1/2 cup sour cream, half-n-half or whole milk
■1/2 teaspoon salt
■1/8 teaspoon pepper
■2 roasted chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
■red pepper flakes, optional
■grape tomatoes, sliced, optional
While the penne is cooking, melt butter in a medium sauce pan. Cook garlic and onions with 1/4 teaspoon salt, over medium heat, until onions have softened. Add flour and cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Stir in broth, stirring frequently until sauce comes to simmer. Remove from heat.
PLEASE STAND BY FOR A KID FRIENDLY TIP
If you have one on hand, use a hand blender to puree the onions into the sauce for a smoother texture. Or, carefully move sauce to a blender with the lid secured, and pulse the sauce until smooth. Move sauce back to pan and stir in sour cream until it has melted. The kiddos will never know about the onions and garlic.
If you don't have to make a fuss over the kids, then simply stir in the sour cream until it has melted. Be sure the pasta is well drained, then move to a large serving bowl. Top pasta with chicken pieces. Pour sauce over hot pasta, tossing well to get all that creamy sauce inside the pasta. Allow to stand a few minutes before serving, so sauce can thicken. Garnish individual plates with grape tomatoes and red pepper flakes.
■2 1/2 cups penne pasta, cooked as directed
■4 tablespoons butter
■1 garlic clove, crushed
■1/3 cup onion, sliced
■1/4 teaspoon salt
■4 tablespoons flour
■1 (15 oz.) can or 2 cups chicken broth
■1/2 cup sour cream, half-n-half or whole milk
■1/2 teaspoon salt
■1/8 teaspoon pepper
■2 roasted chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
■red pepper flakes, optional
■grape tomatoes, sliced, optional
While the penne is cooking, melt butter in a medium sauce pan. Cook garlic and onions with 1/4 teaspoon salt, over medium heat, until onions have softened. Add flour and cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Stir in broth, stirring frequently until sauce comes to simmer. Remove from heat.
PLEASE STAND BY FOR A KID FRIENDLY TIP
If you have one on hand, use a hand blender to puree the onions into the sauce for a smoother texture. Or, carefully move sauce to a blender with the lid secured, and pulse the sauce until smooth. Move sauce back to pan and stir in sour cream until it has melted. The kiddos will never know about the onions and garlic.
If you don't have to make a fuss over the kids, then simply stir in the sour cream until it has melted. Be sure the pasta is well drained, then move to a large serving bowl. Top pasta with chicken pieces. Pour sauce over hot pasta, tossing well to get all that creamy sauce inside the pasta. Allow to stand a few minutes before serving, so sauce can thicken. Garnish individual plates with grape tomatoes and red pepper flakes.
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