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Chicken With Zucchini And Tomatoes Over Cilantro Cream Pasta Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Keni / All my dishes 10 months, 2 weeks ago The second in our Chef of the Day game...we are allowed only to use the list of ingredients and very few other condiments and/or spices... so, this is my interpretation of the given 10 ingredients! :) Prep:15m Cook:20m Servings:4	Keni
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Ingredients

3lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed

1lb pasta of your choice

1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped

8oz cream cheese

1/2 stick butter

1T olive oil

1 can diced tomatoes with chilies, drained

1 large or 2 small zucchini, sliced or matchsticked

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup cojito cheese, shredded(can use Asiago or Parmesan)

4 cloves garlic, minced

3-4 green onions, sliced

juice from 2 limes

salt and pepper

Directions

Set water to boil for pasta.

In medium sauce pan, melt butter and cream cheese over low heat.

In another, larger pan, drizzle olive oil and add 2 cloves garlic, zucchini and tomatoes and cook about 5 minutes. Add chicken and green onion and let simmer until chicken is cooked through. Add juice from 1 lime.

Meanwhile, get pasta cooking per package directions.

Add cilantro, 2T garlic, cream, cheese and juice from 1/2 lime to cream cheese/butter mixture and heat on low heat until cheese is melted and sauce is warm and creamy.

Drain pasta and immediately toss with warm sauce.

Serve chicken/veggie mixture over bed of pasta and give one more squirt of lime juice, if desired.

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jmatthews00 10 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Great Job Keni! Looks good!

bluewaterandsand 10 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Looks fantastic! You did a fantastic job.

sanzoe 10 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Looks yummy! Fabulous as always!

gagagrits 10 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Simply gorgeous, great job.....:)
And a beauty flag for you!

juels 10 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Very nice, Keni! You've done it! I love the cream cheese sauce here!

pkllady 10 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Nice job Keni! Another great variation of the "Chef of the Day" ingredients! Love it!

lunasea 10 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Look really delicious - thanks so much and great job! :)

mommyluvs2cook 9 months, 2 weeks ago said:
I had to give this one a try....and so glad I did! I love every detail about this recipe! My husband LOVED the sauce and I loved...well...everthing! Great recipe Keni!

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