Favorite Chicken Pasta From Light & Tasty Taste Of Home

• 1 1/4 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomato (not packed in oil)
• 1 teaspoon chopped shallot
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup white wine or 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
• 1 tablespoon prepared pesto sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half
• 1 (6 ounce) package ready-to-serve grilled chicken breast strips
• 1 tablespoon shredded parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons pine nuts, toasted

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine water and sun-dried tomatoes; cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir shallot and garlic in oil for 2 minutes. Stir in the wine or broth, olives, pesto and pepper; cook 1 minute longer.
3. Combine flour and half-and-half until smooth; stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
4. Drain pasta and tomatoes; add to shallot mixture. Stir in chicken; heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and pine nuts. Yield: 2 servings.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/favorite-chicken-pasta-from-light-tasty-taste-of-home-284737 (may not work)