Lemon Basil Chicken Pasta with Tomatoes - Quick & Easy Recipe

Lemon and fresh basil compliment tomatoes in this chicken and pasta dish

Total Time 30 minutes
Prep Time 30 minutes

YIELD Makes 6 servings
Recipe provided by www.Hunts.com

INGREDIENTS

8 ounces dry cavatappi or rotini pasta, uncooked (8 oz = 2-1/2 cups) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Petite Diced Tomatoes, undrained 1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Petite Diced Tomatoes, undrained 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3/4 cup soft cream cheese spread 1 pkg (0.75 oz each) fresh basil, coarsely chopped (about 1/4 cup) 1/4 teaspoon shredded lemon peel Cracked black pepper, optional

PREPARATION:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and garlic; cook 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet; keep warm.
2. Stir together undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce and lemon juice in same skillet; bring to a boil. Add cream cheese; stir until cream cheese is melted completely. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes to thicken slightly.
3. Drain pasta. Add to sauce in skillet; stir to coat. Stir in chicken, basil and lemon peel. Sprinkle with pepper, if desired.

Cook's Tip Substitute 4 oz. cubed regular cream cheese for the soft cream cheese spread. Stir sauce with whisk to combine. This recipe appears in: Pasta NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1-1/3 cups each Vitamin A 16 % Protein 26 g Sugars 4 g Carbohydrate 39 g Dietary Fiber 4 g Sodium 535 mg Cholesterol 62 mg Saturated Fat 4 g Total Fat 10 g Calories 357 Vitamin C 21 % Calcium 6 % Iron 14 %