Chicken with Garlic Sauce Recipe

By traciesparks

This creamy chicken and pasta medley is ready in minutes. “The recipe was given to me by a friend and my kids consider it a treat,“ relates Sharon Hamlin of Kirkville, New York.

Ingredients

• SAUCE:
• 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 3 tablespoons chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1-1/4 cups water
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese (softened or cubed), cubed
• Hot cooked pasta

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil and butter over medium heat for 8-9 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Remove chicken and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute zucchini and onion for 4-5 minutes or until tender.

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and garlic until blended. Gradually add water and bouillon. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cream cheese. Stir until blended and heated through. Serve with chicken, vegetables and pasta. Yield: 6 servings.