Hunt's® Lemon-tomato Chicken Pasta

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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)

Recipe

• 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.