Pasta works well in this slow-cooked creamy ... bits of chicken that are stuck to the bottom. Tip it into the slow cooker, along with the remaining stock. Add the lemon zest and basil and season ...

Add Neufchatel; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until melted. Stir in tomatoes; cook 3 min. Drain pasta. Add to ingredients in skillet with Parmesan and basil; mix well. Serve topped with chicken.

Check the chicken is fork tender and remove from the pan. Add the cream and simmer for 5 minutes ... Finely chop the basil leaves and mix into the garlic mixture with the oil and season to ...

The use of Italian seasoning and fresh basil adds the finishing touch that brings out those distinct Mediterranean notes.