Creamy Tomato-Basil Chicken and Pasta

By rossboys

Ingredients

• 3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato dressing, divided
• 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
• 1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp each garlic powder & black pepper
• 4 oz neufchatel cheese, cubed
• 2 cups grape tomatoes
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 8 fresh basil leaves, cut into strips

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta as directed. Heat 2 Tbsp dressing in large skillet on med heat. Add chicken; cover. Cook 5 to 6 min on each side or until done. Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm. Carefully wipe out skillet with paper towel.

Add remaining dressing, broth and seasonings to skillet; cook 3 to 4 min or until heated through. Add neufchatel; cook and stir 2 to 3 min or until melted. Stir in tomatoes; cook 3 min.

Drain pasta. Add to ingredients in skillet with Parmesan cheese and basil; mix well. Serve topped with chicken.