Chicken Mozzarella Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
INGREDIENTS
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3 large garlic cloves, minced
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1 small jar (3-4 oz) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, or use 3-4 oz fat-free sun dried tomatoes
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1 lb chicken breast tenders
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salt
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paprika (just a little bit)
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1 cup half and half (half milk - half cream to form a lighter cream)
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1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
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8 oz penne pasta (for gluten free, use Tinkyada gluten free brown rice pasta)
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1 tablespoon basil (if using dry basil), if using fresh basil you can add more
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (at least, add more to taste)
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1/2 cup reserved cooked pasta water (or more)
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salt, to taste
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WHAT IS HALF AND HALF? half and half is the US milk product that combines half milk half cream to form a lighter cream (unlike heavy cream). You can easily make it yourself by combining half milk half regular cream.
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