Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were wonderful and that your 2017 is filled with adventure and fun! I know we are all kinds of busy. The holidays were crazy and heading into the new year is just as crazy busy. One thing I really hate is having to use every pot and pan in my kitchen to make one meal. That is one reason I love my slow cooker and my pressure cooker. But if you don’t own one of these convenience appliances then the next best thing is a one pan meal! I love one pan meals! today I am sharing our family’s favorite One Pan Cheesy Garlic Pasta Dinner!
This Barilla® Pronto™ pasta is everything it states it is. Barilla Pronto Pasta is a product innovation that allows for one-pan meals to be created with no need to wait for water to boil, and no draining required I think this is my favorite part. The pasta cooks perfectly and did I mention, no draining. I hate having to cook my pasta in one pot and the sauce in another. My kitchen looks like a bomb went off when I cook a pasta meal! It cooks within ten minutes in one pan. I was skeptical at first about this but it cooks perfectly in one pan. No waiting for the water to boil, you heard that right. Put the pasta in the pan with COLD water. No need to drain the pasta absorbs the water perfectly. And this really really blew my mind. Barilla Pronto maintains its shape and texture no soggy mushy pasta. I love this!
I promise Barilla® Pronto™ pasta will not disappoint! It is perfect for those weeknight meals when you are in a rush, and it is just so good.
Cheesy Garlic Chicken Pasta Dinner
Ingredients
- 1 Box Barilla® Pronto® Spaghetti
- 1 jar Barilla® Alfredo Sauce
- 2-3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken I used the whole chicken
- 3 cups water
- 1 tsp salt separated1/2 tsp for water, 1/2 tsp for sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped Italian Parsley
Instructions
- Pour the whole box of pasta into a large skillet (approximately 12 inches in diameter). Pour 3 cups of cold water into the skillet, ensuring that the liquid covers the pasta.
- Turn on the burner to high, then set your timer for 10 minutes. Optional: add about 1/2 teaspoon of salt to taste.
- Cook on high, stirring occasionally, until ¾ of the liquid has evaporated. Add Chicken, Garlic, spices and Alfredo sauce and continue to cook for approximately 2 minuets.
- Turn off heat. Top with grated cheese cover and let sit until cheese is melted(about 5 minuets) Garnish with chopped Italian Parsley.Serve immediately.