Hunt'sandreg; Lemon-Tomato Chicken Pasta

Name: Hunt'sandreg; Lemon-Tomato Chicken Pasta
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces dry cavatappi or rotini pasta, uncooked (8 oz = 2-1/2 cups); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Petite Diced Tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (8 oz each) Hunt's® Tomato Sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup soft cream cheese spread; 1 pkg (0.75 oz each) fresh basil, coarsely chopped (about 1/4 cup); 1/4 teaspoon shredded lemon peel; Cracked black pepper, optional

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Level: Easy
Total: 30 min

Prep: 30 min

Yield: 6 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 30 min

Prep: 30 min

Yield: 6 servings

Directions

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.