CREAMY CHICKEN LINGUINI

Ingredients:
  • 1 (8 ounce) package whole wheat linguini pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 pound chicken, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 pound fresh broccoli
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1/4 white wine
Directions:

 
In a medium sauce pan, melt butter with the minced garlic. Stir in the cream cheese, breaking it up with a spoon as it melts. Stir in the parsley and basil. Simmer for 5 minutes. Mix in boiling water until sauce is smooth and just starts to thicken. Stir in the white wine.

 
While your sauce is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons olive in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, mushrooms and broccoli; cook and stir until tender. Toss cooked pasta into the skillet. Add the sauce and stir. It's ready to serve.

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