Mason Jar Creamy Alfredo Noodles with Chicken, Mushrooms, & Pine Nuts

 

4 C. pasta broken in 2”pieces (use pasta that normally cooks on stovetop in 4 min. or less—thin egg noodles, angel hair pasta, or quick-cooking artisan pastas)

 

1 T. chia seeds or ground flaxseed (optional)

1 C. freeze dried chopped chicken

1 C. toasted pine nuts

1 C. freeze dried chopped mushrooms

½ C. powdered chicken flavor base (or boullion granules)

¾ C. grated Parmesan cheese (the dried, unrefrigerated kind in a can)

½ C. instant dried buttermilk powder (or regular powdered milk)

½ C. corn starch

2 T. Italian herb blend

1 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

1 tsp. salt (or more to taste)

5 C. water

 

Bring water to a boil. Add ingredients to boiling water and stir; remove from heat, cover and set aside for about 10 minutes before eating.