Chicken Fresca

Prep 15 min
Total 30 min
Servings 5

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Ingredients

1-2 tbsp (15-30 mL) vegetable oil

1 lb (500 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips

1 pkg Hamburger Helper* 3 Cheese Manicotti

2 cups (500 mL) milk

1 cup (250 mL) hot water

3 tbsp (45 mL) white wine or chicken broth

2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped

Chopped fresh basil

Steps

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Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips and cook and stir for about 5 minutes until completely cooked and no longer pink in centre.
2

Add milk, hot water, white wine, sauce mix and pasta.
3

Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
4

Reduce heat, cover and simmer about 10 minutes stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Stir in tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes longer.
5

Remove from heat and uncover; sprinkle with fresh basil. Let stand 5 minutes to allow sauce to thicken.