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Weeknight Chicken and Pasta

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4 Servings Prep/Total Time: 25 Min.

Ingredients

    1. 2 cups uncooked whole wheat bow tie pasta
    2. 1 small onion, chopped
    3. 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
    4. 1 tablespoon olive oil
    5. 1 garlic clove, minced
    6. 1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
    7. 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
    8. 1/4 cup fat-free milk
    9. 1/2 teaspoon salt
    10. 1/2 teaspoon pepper
    11. 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
    12. 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
    13. 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
    14. 2 teaspoons minced chives

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and red pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the chicken, sour cream, milk and seasonings; heat through. Drain pasta; stir into skillet. Sprinkle with cheese and chives. Yield: 4 servings.
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Ranch Potatoes

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10 Servings Prep: 20 Min. Bake: 25 Min.

Ingredients

    1. 8 to 10 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
    2. 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
    3. 1-1/4 cups milk
    4. 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
    5. 1-1/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
    6. Salt and pepper to taste
    7. 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
    8. Directions
    1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook for 10 minutes or until almost tender. Drain; place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
    2. In a large bowl, combine the soup, milk, salad dressing mix, 1 cup cheese, salt and pepper; pour over potatoes. Top with bacon and remaining cheese.
    3. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Yield: 10 servings.

Variation:

    1. Prep: 10 min. Bake: 65 min.
    2. Yield: 8 Servings

Ingredients

    1. 7 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
    2. 1/4 cup butter, cubed
    3. 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
    4. 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
    5. 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

    1. Place potatoes in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish; dot with butter. Cover and bake at 325° for 60-65 minutes or until tender.
    2. Combine sour cream and salad dressing mix; spoon over potatoes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 8 servings.