Monday, May 18, 2009

Creamy Chicken & Lemon Pepper Penne

Here is what's for dinner tonight. Once again I owe my sister-in-law, Jenni, a big Thank You for this recipe. She always has just yummy recipes. Just a note: I have used elbow macaroni noodles and bow tie and it has been great with both of them too. I think you can use whatever pasta you have on hand and probably add other veggies too. Enjoy!!!

Ingredients
:
1 Tbsn butter
3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
3 cups frozen or fresh broccoli florets
3/4 cup julienned or sliced carrots
1 cup milk or chicken broth
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp lemon pepper
4 cups Penne pasta
1 pkg (8 oz) Cream cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:
In a large skillet over Med-High heat, melt butter, add chicken. Cook 3 mins. Add broccoli, carrots, milk, salt, lemon pepper. Heat to a boil. Reduce heat to Med, cover and cook 3 mins or until veggies are crisp and chicken is done. Meanwhile, cook pasta and drain.
Stir cream cheese into broccoli/chicken mixture until smooth. Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan cheese. Spoon sauce over hot pasta and serve immediately.

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