Creamy Lemon Basil-Chicken Pasta Recipe

Name: Creamy Lemon Basil-Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
2
Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat.
3
Add onions, garlic and pepper; cook 1 min.
4
Add half the chicken; cook 2 min.
5
or until lightly browned, stirring frequently.
6
Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
7
Repeat with remaining chicken; return all chicken to skillet.
8
Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
9
Mix reserved water with Neufchatel and bouillon until blended.
10
Add to chicken with lemon zest; mix well.
11
Cover; cook on low heat 5 min.
12
or until chicken is done.
13
Stir in pasta, lemon juice and basil; cook; uncovered, 1 min.
14
or until heated through, stirring frequently.
15
Add mozzarella; cook and stir 1 min.
16
or until melted.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups whole wheat penne pasta, uncooked, 1 Tbsp. oil, 1 onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Creamy Lemon Basil-Chicken Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Lemon Basil-Chicken Pasta

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