Creamy Parmesan & Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Penne

By moddie2bert

Ingredients

• 2 cups penne pasta, cook according to pkg directions; drain well
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound chicken tenders or boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
• 1 package McCormick Gourmet Creamy Parmesan & Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Penne Recipe & Seasoning Mix
• 1 can (14 1/2 ozs) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add Seasoning Mix, tomatoes, cream and cheese. Bring to boil, stirring constantly with wire whisk until well blended. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes. Stir in pasta; toss gently to coat. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Variations: Use 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, in place of the chicken. Cook and stir shrimp in melted butter 2 minutes. Continue as directed.