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Creamy Chicken Pomodoro

Creamy Chicken Pomodoro recipe
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Cheese lover? Us too. So we simmered chicken in a cream-cheese-and-garlic sauce before adding mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parm. A zing of crushed red pepper adds a kick.
time
prep:
5 min
total:
30 min
servings
total:
6 servings

What You Need

2
Tbsp. olive oil, divided
6
small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 lb.)
4
cloves garlic, minced
1/4
tsp. crushed red pepper
1
can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
4
oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
2
cups penne pasta, uncooked
1
cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
2
Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
2
Tbsp. chopped fresh basil

Make It

HEAT 1 Tbsp. oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 3 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to plate.

ADD remaining oil to skillet. Stir in garlic and pepper flakes; cook and stir 30 sec. Add tomatoes and cream cheese; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is melted and sauce is well blended. Return chicken to skillet along with any meat juices; cover. Simmer 8 to 10 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.

SPRINKLE chicken with cheeses and basil. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 2 to 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted. Serve over drained pasta.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute
Substitute KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese for the KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA.
Serving Suggestion
For added color and texture, serve with a mixed green salad tossed with your favorite KRAFT Light Dressing.
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