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Rachelkitty's Tuscan Chicken
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 8
This recipe is so fun to experiment with.
Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup pesto sauce
2 cups tomatoes, sundried
1 bunch asparagus
1 cup mozzarella cheese
penne pasta
Directions:
1. HEAT large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat.
2. Add chicken; cover. Cook 5 to 7 minute on each side or until done (165ºF).
3. Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm.
4. ADD cream cheese, water, pesto and tomatoes and asparagus to skillet.
5. Cook, uncovered, on medium heat 2 minute or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
6. RETURN chicken to skillet. Cook and stir 1 minute or until chicken is coated and heated through. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
7. VARIATIONS: Instead of cooking spray, drizzle with olive oil. Add fresh garlic and a finely cut shallot to cook with the chicken. Add spinach, red peppers, squash, zucchini or mushrooms. Sprinkle with freshly chopped basil when ready to serve.
By RecipeOfHealth.com