Lemon-Chicken Pasta

Name: Lemon-Chicken Pasta
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, minced; 6 oz. skinned, boned, chicken breast, cut into 1/4-inch wide strips; 1/2 c. frozen peas; 1/2 c. chicken broth; 2 Tbsp. cream cheese; 1 tsp. olive oil; 2 c. bow tie pasta; 3 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp. lemon rind; 1/8 tsp. salt; 1/3 c. shredded carrot; 1/8 tsp. pepper; fresh chives (optional)

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, minced
6 oz. skinned, boned, chicken breast, cut into 1/4-inch wide strips
1/2 c. frozen peas
1/2 c. chicken broth
2 Tbsp. cream cheese
1 tsp. olive oil
2 c. bow tie pasta
3 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. lemon rind
1/8 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shredded carrot
1/8 tsp. pepper
fresh chives (optional)

Directions

1

Coat a large, nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add oil. Place over medium-high heat until hot.
2

Add garlic; saute 1 minute.
3

Add peas and carrots; saute 1 minute.
4

Remove from skillet; set aside.
5

Add broth and cream cheese to skillet.
6

Cook over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring constantly with a whisk.
7

Stir in chicken mixture, pasta and next 4 ingredients.
8

Cook 1 minute.
9

Garnish with chives, if desired. Yields 2 servings.