hunts® lemon tomato chicken pasta

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 8 ounces dry cavatappi or rotini pasta, uncooked
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can hunt's® petite diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (8 ounce) can hunt's® tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup soft cream cheese spread
• 1 (.75 ounce) package fresh basil, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon shredded lemon peel
• cracked black pepper (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• 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.
• 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.
• drain pasta. add to sauce in skillet; stir to coat. stir in chicken, basil and lemon peel. sprinkle with pepper, if desired.