Dinner can be ready in less than 30 minutes with this great-tasting chicken and pasta recipe.

Makes 8 servings.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 334
Sodium: 605mg
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Cholesterol: 93mg
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 21g

Creamy Parmesan & Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Penne



Ingredients

2 cups penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound chicken tenders or boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1 package McCormick® Gourmet Creamy Parmesan & Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Penne Recipe & Seasoning Mix
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain well.

2. Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add Seasoning Mix, tomatoes, cream and cheese. Bring to boil, stirring constantly with wire whisk until well blended. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes.

3. Stir in pasta; toss gently to coat. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Tips

Shrimp Variation: Use 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, in place of the chicken. Cook and stir shrimp in melted butter 2 minutes. Continue as directed.