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Garlic Chicken Pasta- Voila CopyCat Recipe – Freezer Friendly

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Garlic Chicken Pasta

Frozen bags of Garlic Chicken pasta were a go-to growing up. There was a pasta called Voila Garlic Chicken Pasta by Birds Eye that I loved.  I would pick out the carrots and broccoli before I tossed it in the skillet and call it a balanced meal. I was looking for an easy dinner the other night and I remembered the good ol’ days of frozen pasta, with minimal veggies, and how it always needed a little more sauce.

Keep reading for my version of Garlic Chicken Pasta with just the right amount of sauce and that’s even freezer friendly!

Garlic Chicken Pasta

You know what I DON’T REMEMBER? Looking at serving size. I just ate the entire bag. Soccer served me well for SO LONG. It was actually a saving grace. I pretty much ate whatever I wanted and stayed about the same weight.

Garlic Chicken Pasta

I have since created my own version and I must say, it’s got frozen Garlic Chicken Voila beat. It’s got a great garlic sauce, broccoli, carrots, seasoned chicken breast, and pasta.

Garlic Chicken Pasta

Want to know the best part? It’s FREEZER FRIENDLY! I bagged it in a freezer safe plastic bag and when you’re ready to eat it, toss it in a skillet, add 3 tbsp of water, and cover.Takes about 10 minutes and is JUST as good the second time around!

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Garlic Chicken Pasta – Voila CopyCat recipe!

  • Author: Marissa Allen
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 serving
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Description

A simple pasta dish packed with broccoli, carrots, sweet corn, and a delectable garlic sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb of chicken, diced
  • 1/2 box of fusilli pasta
  • 1 1/2 C chicken broth
  • 2 shallots, minced (~2 tbsp)
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 C carrot slices (frozen worked fine)
  • 2 C broccoli, frozen or fresh
  • 3/4 C corn (frozen or fresh)
  • 1/2 C parmesan cheese
  • salt + pepper
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the fusilli according to the package instructions.
  2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Brown the diced chicken in 2 tbsp of olive oil.
  3. Turn the heat to medium low and add the garlic and shallots. Stir constantly for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the carrot slices and broccoli. Pour in the 1 1/2 C of chicken broth.
  5. Season with garlic powder and salt + pepper to taste.
  6. Let simmer for 5 minutes or till broccoli reaches desired doneness.
  7. Serve with a generous helping of grated parmesan cheese!

Notes

To add a little richness, gently stir in 2 tbsp of cream cheese at the end.