Creamy Pesto Chicken & Bow Ties

One dish meal!!!  (I grilled the chicken, and used one pot for the rest.)  The whole family loved this one :)

3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
2 tbsp butter or margarine
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes
1 can cream of chicken soup (I use 98% fat free)
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. prepared pesto sauce

1.  Cook pasta according to package directions.  Drain.
2.  Heat butter in medium skillet over medium-high heat.  Add chicken and cook until browned, stirring often. 
3.  Add soup, milk, and pesto sauce.  Heat to a boil.  Cover and cook over low heat 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.  Stir in pasta and heat through.

Best Ever Cheese Soup

So, been slacking lately on meals and blogging, and was inspired today after having lunch with some friends (for which I made the following soup):

1 1/2 qts. water
2 1/2 c. diced potatoes (I use the frozen ones, if short on time)
1 1/2 c. chopped celery
1 c. diced onion
4-6 cubes of chicken bouillon (or substitute chicken broth for some of the water)
1 pkg. frozen california blend vegetables
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cheddar cheese soup
1# Velveeta, cubed

Boil the first 5 ingredients for 20 minutes.  Add frozen vegetables and boil for an additional 10 minutes.  Reduce heat to low, then add cream soups, stir until mixed, then add cubed Velveeta. 

Enjoy!