Adapted from
Favorite Casseroles
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8 ozs
linguine
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cooked and covered to keep warm
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1 lb
chicken breast skinless, cut in 1" pieces
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1 oz
ranch salad dressing mix, divided
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1 tbsp
margarine
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1 tsp
garlic, minced
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12 ozs
frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
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1/2 tsp
salt
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1 cup
fat-free milk
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1/4 cup
fat-free cream cheese
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1/2 cup
parmesan cheese, shredded
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine chicken and two tablespoons ranch salad dressing mix. Shake to coat completely. In a large skillet, melt margarine. Add garlic and cook for one minute. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned. Add frozen vegetables and salt. Cover and cook for seven minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink. Meanwhile, combine milk and remaining ranch salad dressing mix. Mix well. Reduce heat to medium and add milk mixture and cream cheese. Cook one minute, or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in cooked linguine and parmesan cheese. Toss gently to coat.