Creamy Lemon Basil-Chicken Pasta
- 2 cups whole wheat penne pasta, uncooked
- 1 Tbsp. oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped red pepper
- 1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 6 oz. (3/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- zest and juice from 1 large lemon, divided
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat.
- Add onions, garlic and pepper; cook 1 min.
- Add half the chicken; cook 2 min.
- or until lightly browned, stirring frequently.
- Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
- Repeat with remaining chicken; return all chicken to skillet.
- Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
- Mix reserved water with Neufchatel and bouillon until blended.
- Add to chicken with lemon zest; mix well.
- Cover; cook on low heat 5 min.
- or until chicken is done.
- Stir in pasta, lemon juice and basil; cook; uncovered, 1 min.
- or until heated through, stirring frequently.
- Add mozzarella; cook and stir 1 min.
- or until melted.
whole wheat penne pasta, oil, onion, garlic, red pepper, boneless skinless chicken breasts, cheese, chicken, lemon, fresh basil, milk
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/creamy-lemon-basil-chicken-pasta-162752.aspx (may not work)