Creamy Red Pepper & Basil Penne w/ Chicken

Thank you to Cassie Craves for another great recipe!

I adjusted this just a bit by adding fresh garlic. Hubby was really impressed and loved it!

Creamy Red Pepper and Basil Penne with Chicken

2 cups penne pasta, uncooked

1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, well drained

4 ounces softened cream cheese
2 cloves garlic

1/2 cup fresh basil

1/4 cup milk

2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

salt and pepper

Cook pasta as directed on package.

Meanwhile, blend red peppers, cream cheese, garlic, basil, milk and parmesan cheese in a food processor until smooth.

Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook in olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat until cooked through, stirring frequently.

Stir in pepper puree; simmer on medium heat 5 minutes or until chicken is done and mixture is heated through, stirring frequently.

Drain pasta. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle each serving with additional chopped basil, if desired.