HUNT'S® LEMON-TOMATO CHICKEN PASTA

Hunt's® Lemon-Tomato Chicken Pasta image

Provided by Hunts

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