Creamy Chicken Tomato Pasta Skillet Food

CREAMY CHICKEN-TOMATO PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat 4 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add in cubed chicken, 1 tablespoon fresh garlic and 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; cook stirring until the chicken is no longer pink and cooked through (do not overcook or the chicken will become dry) set aside to a bowl.
• In the same skillet heat the remaining 4 tablespoons butter.
• Add in onion, crushed chili flakes, 1 tablespoon remaining garlic and sliced mushrooms; cook until the onions are soft.
• Stir in flour and seasoned salt; cook stirring continuously for 2 minutes.
• Slowly add in the 4 cups half and half cream; cook/simmer over low heat stirring until bubbly and thickened.
• Stir in 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese and Monterey Jack until smooth and melted.
• Season with black pepper to taste.
• Stir in the cooked chicken mixture and chopped tomatoes.
• Stir in the sour cream (if using) until heated through but do not boil.
• Serve over cooked pasta, then sprinkle with more grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
• Delicious!

CREAMY CHICKEN, BACON & TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• COOK pasta as directed on package.
• MEANWHILE, cook chicken in large skillet on medium heat 5 to 6 minute or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally. Add bacon, tomatoes, Neufchatel cheese, water and pepper; mix well. Cook 3 minute or until Neufchatel cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.
• DRAIN pasta; place in serving bowl. Add sauce; mix lightly. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
• KRAFT KITCHEN TIPS: How to Prepare Perfect Pasta - To prepare perfect pasta, follow the package directions to ensure that enough water is used for cooking the pasta. Add the pasta to the boiling salted water and cook until al dente (tender but still a little firm to the bite), stirring frequently. To prevent pasta from sticking to the pan, add it slowly to plenty of boiling water and stir frequently while cooking. Adding oil to the cooking water is not recommended because some sauces may not cling to pasta coated with oil.
• Food Facts - Some cooks prefer to drain the pasta well to prevent excess water from diluting the sauce, while others like a little moisture to help prevent pasta from sticking together. In any case, reserve a few tablespoons of cooking water to add to pasta if it starts to stick together or if you want to dilute the sauce.