Best Hunts Lemon Tomato Chicken Pasta Recipes

Hunt's® Lemon-Tomato Chicken Pasta image

Provided by Hunts

Categories Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces dry cavatappi pasta (8 oz = 2-1/2 cups) or 8 ounces rotini pasta, uncooked (8 oz = 2-1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can Hunt's® Tomato Sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup soft cream cheese spread
1 (3/4 ounce) package fresh basil, coarsely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1/4 teaspoon shredded lemon peel
cracked black pepper (optional)

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.3, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 66.4, Sodium 225.2, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.9, Protein 22.7

Hunt'sandreg; Lemon-Tomato Chicken Pasta image

Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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 (8 oz each) Hunt's® Tomato Sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 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

Steps:

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.

Hunt'sandreg; Tomato and Pesto Chicken image

Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces dry penne pasta, uncooked (8 oz = 2-1/2 cups)
3 cups small fresh broccoli florets
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (5 oz each)
1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 oz each) Hunt's® Tomato Sauce
1/2 cup soft cream cheese spread
1/3 cup refrigerated basil pesto

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and adding broccoli last 2 minutes of cook time.
Meanwhile, heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned on both sides. Add undrained tomatoes and tomato sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer 8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in centers (165 degrees F).
Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm. Add cream cheese to sauce remaining in skillet; stir until cream cheese is melted completely. Stir in pesto; simmer 2 minutes to thicken slightly. Drain pasta. Add to skillet; mix lightly. Serve chicken with pasta mixture.