FLAVORFUL CHICKEN MARINARA FOR TWO

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Flavorful chicken boasts a creamy filling in this suppertime standout. -Danielle Rogers, Greer, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 envelope garlic-herb soup mix, divided
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1-1/2 cups marinara sauce or spaghetti sauce, warmed
1/4 to 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Cut a pocket in each chicken breast half, leaving meat attached on one side. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and 2 teaspoons soup mix until blended. Stuff into chicken pockets; secure with toothpicks. Place in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine the water, oil and remaining soup mix; pour over chicken., Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until juices run clear. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Divide pasta between two small baking dishes. Top with chicken and marinara sauce; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-6 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 1547mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 48g protein.