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Lemon-Chicken Pasta

Course : Pasta
Serves: 4

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Ingredients:

1 spray vegetable cooking spray

1 teaspoon olive oil

2 cloves garlic minced

6 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips

1/2 cup frozen green peas -- thawed

1/3 cup coarsely shredded carrot

1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

2 tablespoons light process cream cheese product

2 cups cooked farfalle -- (bow tie pasta) cooked without salt or fat

3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon fresh chives -- (optional)

Preparation / Directions:

Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add oil. Place over medium-high heat until hot. Add garlic; saute 15 seconds. Add chicken; saute 1 minute. Add peas and carrot; saute 1 minute. Remove from skillet; set aside. Add broth and cream cheese to skillet; cook over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring constantly with a whisk. Stir in chicken mixture, farfalle, and next 4 ingredients; cook 1 minute. Serving Ideas : Garnish with chives, if desired.

Lemon-Chicken Pasta

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