Tuscan Chicken Simmer

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A quick but flavorful dish is on the table in under half an hour when you use pesto and cream cheese to make a sauce for chicken breasts. Cherry tomatoes add color, and a 5-cheese blend adds extra flavor.

Submitted by Philadelphia
Updated on February 21, 2024
Chicken topped with parmesan cheese with tomatoes over fettucine
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 4 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

  • 4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed

  • ¼ cup water

  • ¼ cup pesto

  • 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes

  • 1 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Style Five Cheese Blend

Directions

  1. Heat large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cover. Cook 5 to 7 min. on each side or until done (165 degrees F). Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm.

  2. Add next 4 ingredients to skillet. Cook, uncovered, on medium heat 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

  3. Return chicken to skillet. Cook and stir 1 min. or until chicken is coated and heated through. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.

Tips

* Made with quality cheeses crafted in the USA.

Healthy Living

Save 50 calories and 5 grams of fat per serving by preparing with PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese and KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese.