Favorite Chicken Pasta From Light & Tasty Taste Of Home - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
1/2 cup boiling water
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomato (not packed in oil)
1 teaspoon chopped shallot
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup white wine or 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
1 tablespoon prepared pesto sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half
1 (6 ounce) package ready-to-serve grilled chicken breast strips
1 tablespoon shredded parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons pine nuts, toasted

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine water and sun-dried tomatoes; cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir shallot and garlic in oil for 2 minutes. Stir in the wine or broth, olives, pesto and pepper; cook 1 minute longer.
Combine flour and half-and-half until smooth; stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
Drain pasta and tomatoes; add to shallot mixture. Stir in chicken; heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and pine nuts. Yield: 2 servings.