LEMON-BASIL CHICKEN ROTINI RECIPE

Lemon-Basil Chicken Rotini Recipe image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups uncooked white fiber rotini or whole wheat rotini
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch strips
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1-1/2 cups shredded carrots
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 cups frozen peas (about 6 ounces), thawed
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

Cook rotini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink. Remove from pan.
Add mushrooms and carrots to same skillet; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broth, cream cheese and lemon juice; stir until cheese is melted.
Drain rotini; add to vegetable mixture. Stir in chicken, peas, Parmesan cheese, basil, lemon peel, salt, pepper and pepper flakes; heat through.
Yield: 6 servings.
Originally published as Lemon-Basil Chicken Rotini in Taste of Home
November 2015, p29
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