Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups 2% low-fat milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons flour
6 tablespoons fresh grated parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon white pepper ( or black)
1/4 cup prepared pesto sauce
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup dry julienned sun-dried tomatoes
1 tomatoes, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 lb rigatoni pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt, to taste
Directions:
Cook the rigatoni according to package directions. Drain, place back in the pot, and stir in the olive oil (to avoid sticking).
Grill the chicken breasts on an indoor grill, 6 minutes per side or until juices run clear. Cut into strips.
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Slowly whisk in the flour until smooth and pasty.
Add milk gradually, whisking well after each small addition, then until no clumps can be seen.
Add the sundried tomatoes.
Heat over medium, whisking constantly, until heated and thick (sauce will thicken the more you cook it).
Add the pesto sauce and mix well.
Sprinkle the parmesan in, and whisk.
Add the crushed garlic,chopped tomato, white (or black) pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Remove from heat, and add salt to taste.
Pour over rigatoni, mix and serve!
Servings: 6-8
Time preparation: 25 min.
Time total: 40 min.