Blushing Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken

Name: Blushing Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Dinners, Italian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated angel hair pasta; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, drained; 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 carton (6-1/2 ounces) reduced-fat garlic-herb spreadable cheese; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

You’ll feel like you’re in an upscale Italian restaurant when you serve this entree with a pleasant lemon tang and a savory garlic and herb cheese sauce. No one has to know what a cinch it is! —Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated angel hair pasta
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, drained
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 carton (6-1/2 ounces) reduced-fat garlic-herb spreadable cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place tomatoes in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Set aside.
Sprinkle chicken with pepper. In a large skillet, saute chicken in 2 tablespoons oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.
Stir the spreadable cheese and pureed tomatoes into skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-4 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in lemon juice and remaining oil. Return chicken to pan; heat through. Drain pasta and serve with chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 571 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 151mg cholesterol, 742mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 48g protein.

Originally published as BLUSHING ANGEL PASTA with CHICKEN and CREAMY AMOGIO in Simple & Delicious October/November 2012

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pajamaangel

Feb 6, 2018

We loved this dish. I, too, couldn't find the garlic and herb spreadable cheese so I used 1/3 less fat cream cheese and added 2tsps of minced garlic and 1 tsp onion powder to the tomatoes and cheese in the skillet. This almost tasted like Chicken Parmesan. This will be in our regular rotation.
lmmanda

Jul 28, 2014

Delicious! I couldn't find reduced fat garlic and herb spreadable cheese so I used the garden vegetable variety and added garlic powder and Italian seasoning to taste,
Sarayp

Sep 6, 2013

We love this one! My family has requested it multiple times. Even my picky 6 year old asks for it.
JemJoy

Mar 6, 2013

Everyone loved it! It's a keeper.
abashu

Feb 23, 2013

I would definitely make this again, and have already recommended it to others.