Mediterranean Chicken & Pasta

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut in strips
• 8 Tbsp. Country Crock® Spread
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, patted dry and chopped*
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 lb. bow tie pasta, cooked and drained

Directions:

1. Season chicken, if desired, with salt and pepper. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons Country Crock® Spread over medium-high heat and brown chicken. Remove chicken and set aside.   In same skillet, melt remaining 6 tablespoons Spread and cook tomatoes, onion, garlic, salt and pepper, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender, about 4 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil. Return chicken and any chicken juices to skillet and simmer until chicken is thoroughly cooked, about 2 minutes. Toss with hot bow ties and sprinkle, if desired, with chopped parsley.     *SUBSTITUTION: Use 1 can (2.25 oz.) sliced pitted ripe olives.