Lemon Chicken and Tomato Pasta
Ingredients:
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 (8 oz) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 8 oz tomato paste
- lemon juice from half a lemon
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- fresh or dry basil (I used dry)
- black pepper
Directions:
- Cook pasta. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add chicken and garlic and cook until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
- Stir together tomatoes, tomato paste and lemon juice in the same skillet. Bring to boil and add the cream cheese. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Drain pasta and add it to the sauce in skillet and stir to coat. Stir in the chicken and the basil.
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This looks YUMMY Martin.. Great recipe.. I LOVE LEMON CHICKEN.. YUM..
ReplyDeleteBlog hopping from For The Love of Blogs...looks like a great recipe! I can't wait to try it :) Thanks for sharing!~Maria~
ReplyDeleteOh my but this does look delicious! Thanks so much for sharing your delightful recipe with us all. We need a good holiday treat!
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Terri
So easy and looks delicious! I will try this.
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ReplyDeleteLooks delicious and I have all the ingredients.
Thanks!
That looks so good you eat it right off the page. Stopping by to like you on FB and was visiting from Anyonita Nibbles
ReplyDeleteYUM!! Pinning now, can't wait to try it :) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHannah ♫
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This looks really good! Can't wait to try :)
ReplyDeleteIn need of something good for dinner tonight - so thanks!
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Jennifer @ The Jenny Evolution,
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This sounds truly delightful! Thank you for giving me a good 'go-to' recipe to add to my list!
ReplyDeleteI loooove lemon and chicken so I'm sure I'll love this pasta! I'd be thrilled if you'd come on over to Pink Recipe Box and link up at Creative Wednesdays: http://pinkrecipebox.com/creative-wednesdays-with-pink-recipe-box-10
ReplyDeleteIt is very light, different and interesting.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try this!! Looks like a creamy, tasty recipe :)
ReplyDeleteSounds so yummy with lemon and garlic in it....!!
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Crystelle
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Yep! I can always use another chicken recipe. Thanks for sharing at What'd You Do This Weekend.
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