Basil-Chicken Thai Noodles

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package linguine-style stir-fry rice noodles (rice stick noodles), about 8 inches long
• 1 (18 ounce) can Progresso™ Recipe Starters™ creamy Parmesan basil cooking sauce
• 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 (14 ounce) package uncooked chicken breast pieces for stir-fry
• 2 tablespoons chopped dry roasted peanuts

Garnishes, if Desired:

• Cilantro leaves (optional)
• Lime wedges (optional)

Directions

1. In saucepan, heat 4 cups water to boiling. Remove from heat; add noodles (push noodles into water with back of spoon to cover completely with water if necessary). Soak noodles 3 to 5 minutes or until noodles are soft but firm. Drain noodles; rinse with cold water. Set aside.
2. In medium bowl, beat cooking sauce, peanut butter, lime juice and soy sauce with whisk until smooth; set aside.
3. Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 4 to 5 minutes or until no longer pink in center.
4. Add sauce mixture; heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Stir in noodles until thoroughly mixed. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, tossing with 2 wooden spoons, until heated through and noodles are tender. Sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges. Serve immediately.