Rachelkitty's Tuscan Chicken
"This recipe is so fun to experiment with! My chef friend Rachel gets credit for this beaut."
photo by MrsCannon
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
4-6
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
- HEAT large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat.
- Add chicken; cover. Cook 5 to 7 minute on each side or until done (165ºF).
- Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm.
- ADD cream cheese, water, pesto and tomatoes and asparagus to skillet.
- Cook, uncovered, on medium heat 2 minute or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
- RETURN chicken to skillet. Cook and stir 1 minute or until chicken is coated and heated through. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- 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.
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Reviews
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This was a super yummy recipe! The only reason I gave it four stars was b/c of how SUPER thick the sauce was! I added an extra cup of water and it was still thick but much better than it would have been if I hadn't of added it. I seasoned my chicken with a little bit of salt and pepper and sauteed with fresh garlic and shallots. It was a recipe that outside our normal comfort "taste zone" but I got a yes on whether or not it was a keeper from my boys. It was also very easy and quick to make. Thanks for posting!!
