Chicken And Linguine In Creamy Tomato Sauce

Name: Chicken And Linguine In Creamy Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive or vegetable oil; 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch strips; 1 jar(s) prego pasta sauce; 2 c water; 8 oz linguine or spaghetti; 1/2 c whipping or heavy cream; 1 Tbsp fresh basil leaves or 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves

By Nancy Allen
@mawmawnan

This is one of our many loved pasta meals. It's creamy and rich and very filling.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Comments:

3 Comments

Serves:

4 servings

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

30 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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1 Tbsp

olive or vegetable oil
1 lb

boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch strips
1 jar(s)

prego pasta sauce
2 c

water
8 oz

linguine or spaghetti
1/2 c

whipping or heavy cream
1 Tbsp

fresh basil leaves or 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves

How to Make Chicken And Linguine In Creamy Tomato Sauce

Step-by-Step

In a 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat and brown chicken. Remove chicken and set aside.
In same skillet, stir pasta sauce and water. Bring to boil over high heat. Stir in uncooked linguine and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until linguine is tender.
Stir in cream and basil. Return chicken to skillet and cook 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Makes 4 servings.

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