Lemon Bow Tie Chicken

INGREDIENTS:

• 5 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
• 12 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
• 1/2 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Tbs. oil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1/2 cup light cream cheese, cubed
• 2 Tbs. lemon juice
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped (or 1 cup frozen, thawed & squeezed dry)
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cook pasta according to directions. 
2. Meanwhile, sprinkle the lemon pepper seasoning over the chicken and saute in oil for a few minutes. Add garlic. Cook until chicken is slightly browned - then remove from the pan.
3. To the same pan, add the broth, corn, cream cheese & lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce to medium and cook until cream cheese is melted. 
4. Return chicken to pan and add the pasta, spinach and salt. Cook until sauce is thickened & spinach is wilted. Top with Parmesan cheese and serve.

*If you want a stronger lemon flavor, add 1/4 tsp lemon zest