CREAMY CHICKEN POMODORO

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Cheese lover? Us too. So we simmered chicken in a cream-cheese-and-garlic sauce before adding mozzarella and of course Parmesan. It's a winner-every time.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
6 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1-1/2 lb.)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil

Steps:

Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 3 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to plate.
Add remaining oil to skillet. Stir in garlic and red pepper; cook and stir 30 sec. Add tomatoes and cream cheese; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is melted and sauce is well blended. Return chicken to skillet along with any meat juices; cover. Simmer 8 to 10 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
Sprinkle chicken with cheeses and basil. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 2 to 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted. Serve over drained pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 36 g