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$100 Visa Gift Card Giveaway and Basil Marinara Chicken Pasta from Kraft Recipe Makers

by Jamie

Today, I am sharing a super EASY dinner recipe with you. The words Easy and Dinner just belong in the same sentence, don’t they! I know you agree. Getting dinner on the table in a swift manner is a blessing. Kraft has developed a new line of products, Kraft Recipe Makers,  that helps families get dinner on the table quickly, without sacrificing flavor.

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In every box there are two tasty sauces. You mix them with your own fresh ingredients…pasta, chicken and cheese in the case of the recipe I am sharing today. And that’s it! Dinner is done and on the table and wow, will your family be smiling! Now the only thing you could possibly have left to do is the dishes. And then I bet you need to help with a little homework, solve a few sibling squabbles, sweep the floor, run Joe to ball practice, help Mary practice the piano, wash your face and kiss your sweetheart. All in a good day of fun, right? 🙂 Life can get so hectic and busy! It’s nice to have at least one chore simplified now and then. Thank you Kraft!

I enlisted the help of my daughter Anna and my nieces Belle, Hannah and Salena to put together a little video about Kraft Recipe Makers. My sister Valerie Crosby, mom-in-law Jill Eskelson and cousin Barb Griffis helped put it together. We had a fun time! 

 

Now, let me show you how easy this meal is to put together.

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Basil Marinara Chicken and Pasta
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Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Recipe adapted from Kraft

1/2 (16 ounce) box medium shell pasta
2 large chicken breasts (1 1/2 pounds)
1 box Kraft Recipe Makers Chicken Bruschetta Pasta
2 T butter
1 C grated parmesan cheese, divided

 

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1. Find a medium-sized sauce pan and fill it with hot water. Bring it to a boil, then add half a 1 pound box of medium shell pasta. Cook the pasta until it’s still a bit firm in the center. Pour the pasta into a colander you have placed in your sink. Run warm water over it.

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2. Slice 2 large chicken breasts into thin strips with a pair of sharp kitchen scissors. Heat a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Pour 1-2 tablespoons of the Basil Garlic sauce into the pan. Add the chicken and pour all but half of the sauce over it. Give everything a nice stir so the chicken gets coated with the sauce.

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3. Allow the chicken to cook through, stirring occasionally. The sauce will start to cook down and evaporate. Once this happens the chicken will start to get a pretty sear along each piece. This will add a lot of flavor.

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4. When the chicken has cooked through and is golden brown add the pasta and the remaining Basil Garlic sauce. 5. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and 1/3 cup parmesan cheese. Give it a stir to incorporate.

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6. Carefully pour the chunky bruschetta  sauce over the top of the pasta and chicken.

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7. Top with the remaining 2/3 cup parmesan cheese. Turn the heat off and cover the pan so the cheese can melt. Serve and enjoy!

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Kraft and BlogHer are offering one of you wonderful readers a $100 Visa Gift Card. To enter the giveaway just leave me a comment telling me what kind of yummy week night meal you would make with these sauces.  

Rules: No duplicate comments. You may receive (2) total entries by selecting from the following entry methods: a) Leave a comment in response to the sweepstakes prompt on this post b) Pin an image on Pinterest that either (i) is your favorite two-sauce dish or (ii) is from one of the Promotion’s participating blog posts, including exactly the following unique term in the Description field: “#SweepstakesEntry”; and leave the URL to that pin in a comment on this post c) Tweet (public message) about this promotion; including exactly the following unique term in your tweet message: “#SweepstakesEntry”; and leave the URL to that tweet in a comment on this post d) Blog about this promotion, including a disclosure that you are receiving a sweepstakes entry in exchange for writing the blog post, and leave the URL to that post in a comment on this post e) For those with no Twitter or blog, read the official rules to learn about an alternate form of entry. This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older. Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail. You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.

The Official Rules are available here.

 

This sweepstakes runs from 9/9/13 – 10/27/13.

 

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380 comments

Elena Vo September 28, 2013 - 8:39 pm

I’d make some butternut squash and Parmesan cheese tortellini in sauce!

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Stephanie Larison September 28, 2013 - 11:26 pm

I’d love to try out the Verde Chicken Enchilada

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Jen C. September 29, 2013 - 11:10 am

I’d make baked ziti!

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Yona October 1, 2013 - 10:39 am

I’d love to make a grilled chicken and pasta meal – these sauces are very versatile.

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Vadim K October 3, 2013 - 4:48 pm

I would make egg rolls. Making egg rolls at home has been on my mind for a long time now!

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ashley c. October 8, 2013 - 5:37 am

I currently make my own sweet and sour chicken, so I would try simplifying what I do and just add my veggies and chicken to this mix.

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Maria Iemma October 9, 2013 - 12:25 pm

This recipe looks delicious I will follow what you’ve done and hope that it comes out looking as good. Got to love Kraft

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catherine copeland October 10, 2013 - 1:50 pm

I’d love to try the Pot roast. As the weather gets cooler it’s a meal that’s sure to please

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Erica Best October 13, 2013 - 6:25 pm

i love the twist of the Tex-Mex Chicken Fajita

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Rachel October 13, 2013 - 9:01 pm

I would like to try the Tex Mex Chicken Fajita. I’ll take all the help I can get for easy weeknight meals!

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clynsg October 14, 2013 - 8:26 am

Pot roast is a favorite meal for this family, so would probably try it first. Biggest problem would be the fact that their servings estimate is WAY too small for us!

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Claire McKeon October 18, 2013 - 4:03 pm

I went to the Kraft website and found this recipe for asian fish tacos Looks yummy and simple for a weeknight meal.
http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/kraft-recipe-makers-asian-fish-tacos-145865.aspx

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Lisa M October 19, 2013 - 1:42 pm

I would make tex-mex chicken fajitas.

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Deb moretti October 19, 2013 - 5:34 pm

I would make a pasta dish this sauce and add chicken, greek olives, and feta cheese. Kind of Greek and Italian.

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Deb moretti October 19, 2013 - 5:34 pm Reply
Amy Tong October 19, 2013 - 11:31 pm

I know my family would definitely enjoy this Basil Marinara Chicken Pasta! My family loves pasta dishes, I would use Kraft’s sauces as the base of my pasta dish. My kids love olives and tomatoes. I would definitely add some in the pasta as well.

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Amy Tong October 19, 2013 - 11:33 pm Reply
Tom Bellamy October 20, 2013 - 6:03 pm

I’m thinking Chicken Fajitas.

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April V. October 21, 2013 - 4:10 am

I’m no good at making my own recipes but I’d happily follow this one since it sounds very tasty.

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Kathleen RG October 21, 2013 - 10:35 am

Definitely going to try this recipe!

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Lisa V. October 21, 2013 - 10:53 am

I already make Marinara chicken at home with tomatoes and green peppers from my garden. I would like to try this to see how it compares.

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Emmy October 21, 2013 - 7:54 pm

I’d love to make the Shrimp with Creamy Tomato Sauce using the Three Cheese Florentine Kraft Recipe Maker

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Carolsue October 21, 2013 - 8:05 pm

I would make sweet and sour chicken tacos with these sauces
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Carolsue October 21, 2013 - 8:06 pm

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Tammy S October 22, 2013 - 4:55 am

I want to try the Verde Nacho Casserole with the Verde Chicken Enchiladas Sauce.

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Tammy S October 22, 2013 - 4:57 am Reply
maria cantu October 22, 2013 - 2:41 pm

I would use the verde chicken enchilada one to add extra flavor to my enchilada recipe.

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Hannah Fischbach October 23, 2013 - 4:21 pm

I would make the recipes pictured! my mouth is watering… yummm

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Anna E. October 24, 2013 - 11:16 am

I would like to try Basil Garlic sauce on our Homemade Chicken Recipes.

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PHYLLIS JOYCE October 24, 2013 - 6:18 pm

I would love to make spaghetti and meatballs with the basil garlic sauce.

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Angela W October 24, 2013 - 6:57 pm

I’d make baked ziti!

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Jennifer Reed October 24, 2013 - 10:50 pm

The Verde Chicken Enchilada recipe on the KRAFT site would definitely be something I would make for a weeknight meal. It looks great with the filling sauce and finishing sauce. Yum!

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joel,sternenberg October 24, 2013 - 11:16 pm

yes that would be good

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Norma October 25, 2013 - 12:55 am

I’d use the Chicken Cacciatore sauces for a casserole with chicken, pasta, onion, bacon, zucchini and cover the whole thing with shredded cheese.

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Vera P. October 25, 2013 - 1:06 am

I would like to make the tex-mex chicken fajitas.

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crystal smith October 25, 2013 - 6:20 am

I would love to try to make the Florentine-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with their Three Cheese Florentine Recipe Maker…sounds yummy and I love how easy and quick all their recipes are! Talk about a great way to make a weeknight easier!

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Jennifer October 25, 2013 - 8:03 am

My family would love fajitas!

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tina reynolds October 25, 2013 - 9:26 am

I would make the verde chicken enchilada’s my husband and boys would go crazy for that one I bet. thanks for the chance to win [email protected]

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tina reynolds October 25, 2013 - 9:41 am Reply
Daniel M October 25, 2013 - 5:33 pm

sweet n sour chicken

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Lauren Flynn October 25, 2013 - 9:04 pm

I will definitely try the basil marinara chicken! My boyfriend is a chef and he would change this to include fresh basil from the garden. Delicious!

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Roxy October 25, 2013 - 9:20 pm

the chicken pasta.Any day would be great!

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Amy Lynn Swiatczak October 25, 2013 - 9:31 pm

I would make vegan fajitas. My grandkids are vegan… and I know they love Mexican food!

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Deb C October 26, 2013 - 12:22 am

I would make the Southwest Chicken & Bell Pepper Wraps. They sound both easy and delicious.

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Deb C October 26, 2013 - 12:25 am Reply
rose paden October 26, 2013 - 1:46 am

I would love to try this with my pot roast. My husband loves it!

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Karen Drake October 26, 2013 - 5:01 am

I would make Chicken Marinara, I love these Kraft sauces and recipes.

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Kim Hardy October 26, 2013 - 6:33 am

I would make baked chicken with the garlic and basil!!! [email protected]

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