Lemon-Chicken Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, minced
6 oz. skinned, boned, chicken breast, cut into 1/4-inch wide strips
1/2 c. frozen peas
1/2 c. chicken broth
2 Tbsp. cream cheese
1 tsp. olive oil
2 c. bow tie pasta
3 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. lemon rind
1/8 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shredded carrot
1/8 tsp. pepper
fresh chives (optional)

Preparation

Coat a large, nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add oil. Place over medium-high heat until hot.
Add garlic; saute 1 minute.
Add peas and carrots; saute 1 minute.
Remove from skillet; set aside.
Add broth and cream cheese to skillet.
Cook over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring constantly with a whisk.
Stir in chicken mixture, pasta and next 4 ingredients.
Cook 1 minute.
Garnish with chives, if desired. Yields 2 servings.