Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta

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Cheesy, creamy and brightened by lemon zest, this chicken and penne pasta dish tastes amazing—but takes less than 40 minutes to make!

time

prep:

15 min

total:

36 min

servings

total:

6 servings

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What You Need

cups penne pasta, uncooked

Tbsp. oil

cup chopped onions

cloves garlic, minced

1-1/2

lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips

oz. (3/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

chicken bouillon cube

Zest and juice from 1 large lemon

1/4

cup chopped fresh parsley

cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA

Make It

COOK pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.

MEANWHILE, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; 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 cream cheese and bouillon until well 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 parsley; cook; uncovered, 1 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. Stir in cheese.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute

Prepare using PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese.

Substitute

Prepare using your favorite pasta shape, such as rotini, fusilli. farfalle (bow-tie pasta) or elbow macaroni.

For Saucier Pasta

If you prefer a thinner sauce, reserve 3/4 cup of the pasta cooking water; use as directed.

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705LeBlanc

posted:5/9/2013

I though this dish was excellent. My husband and son found it a little lemony, but still enjoyed it. My daughter and I thought it was perfect. I added some broccoli to the pasta while it was cooking for some colour and nutrition. Thanks

jcutie

posted:5/3/2013

I made this for my parents as well as my picky eater and they really enjoyed it, especially my dad who does not like anything lemon.

a cook

posted:3/5/2013

Easy to make. Delicious. Cut amount of pasta in half to suit portion for two adults. Used chicken broth instead of water and bullion cube. Will make again for sure!

Mzmark95

posted:12/18/2012

This turned out very well. The next time, I will flatten the chicken breast and lightly coast them with flour, to give a slight crust. I will make this again...very easy & good!

a cook

posted:7/26/2012

this meal was so good. made it three times. ii added italian sausage in with it which made it amazing as well as red pepper for some spice.

rodegaard

posted:7/14/2012

I have made this dish three times now and everyone enjoys it very much. Friends and family request that I make it again. It is so creamy and delicious with great flavor. It is important to serve it right away though otherwise the cream thickens to a paste. I also don't use all of the lemon juice, leaving the halved lemon on the table for people to add as much lemon as they prefer. Sometimes you can add too much lemon juice to the dish.

dtrevino81

posted:4/16/2012

I made this recipe for my sister and boyfriend and they loved it. I used the lemon herb philadelphia cream cheese and that is the only thing I changed. I will be making this again.

LindaFran

posted:4/6/2012

Delicious and really easy. I also used the lemon/herb Philly cooking cream rather than plain cream cheese but I think it only added to the recipe. If you want to impress someone with a very nice dinner (and not have to spend all day cooking) this is a perfect choice!

peytonsmom05

posted:2/28/2012

Family loved it!! Even my picky husband.

a cook

posted:2/26/2012

AWESOME!! This was my first real home cooked dinner & have never done more then porkchops & rice a roni but this was super easy to understand & cook plus my family loved it!! My bf has already asked me to make it again. This is def a favorite in my house. I did add alittle onion salt to season at the end I had no complaints about the lemon flavor but it was def noticeable