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Creamy Zucchini Pasta with Chicken and Mushrooms is for Dinner.

Creamy Zucchini Pasta with Chicken and Mushrooms takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Creamy Zucchini Pasta with Chicken and Mushrooms takes 30 minutes to cook.

Creamy Zucchini Pasta with Chicken and Mushrooms makes 2 servings.

The ingredients for Creamy Zucchini Pasta with Chicken and Mushrooms are:

1 onion, chopped
1 small zucchini, diced
8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 oz whole wheat fettuccine (or other pasta)
2 oz Neufchatel Cheese
2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese, grated
1 tbsp Cornstarch
1 cup chicken or beef broth
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
2 tbsp dried parsley
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
salt and pepper to taste

Here is how you make Creamy Zucchini Pasta with Chicken and Mushrooms:

1. Cook pasta according to manufacturer's instructions and drain.2. Meanwhile, spray a large skillet with nonstick spray. Over medium-high heat, saute onion until translucent. Add mushrooms and garlic and cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in chicken, parsley, and crushed red pepper (if using). Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink on the outside. Reduce heat to medium and add zucchini. Stir occasionally until zucchini is tender.3. While zucchini is cooking, stir cornstarch and broth together in a small saucepan. Add cheeses and stir constantly, cooking over medium-high heat, until mixture becomes thick and bubbly. Remove from heat.4. Pour cheese mixture and pasta into the skillet with the chicken and vegetables. Toss, and add salt and pepper to taste.Makes 2 servings.Number of Servings: 2Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PEA_NEL_OPE.

The nutritional information for Creamy Zucchini Pasta with Chicken and Mushrooms is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 2
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 511.4

• Total Fat: 11.2 g
• Cholesterol: 93.9 mg
• Sodium: 571.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 64.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 10.8 g
• Protein: 45.2 g