Hunt's® Lemon-Tomato Chicken Pasta

Submitted by Hunts

"Lemon and fresh basil complement tomatoes in this chicken and pasta dish. Substitute 4 oz. cubed regular cream cheese for the soft cream cheese spread. Stir sauce with whisk to combine."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 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)

directions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Drain pasta. Add to sauce in skillet; stir to coat. Stir in chicken, basil and lemon peel. Sprinkle with pepper, if desired.