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Creamy Pasta Primavera




Source of Recipe


Kraft Food & Family






List of Ingredients



• 3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
  
• 2 Tbsp. Kraft Light Zesty Italian Reduced Fat Dressing
  
• 1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
  
• 2 zucchini, cut into chunks
  
• 1 1/2 cups cut-up fresh asparagus (1-inch lengths)
  
• 1 red pepper, chopped
  
• 1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
  
• 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) Philadelphia Neufchatel Cheese, 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese, cubed
  
• 1/4 cup Kraft 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
  






Instructions



1. COOK pasta as directed on package.
   
2. MEANWHILE, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and vegetables; cook 10 to 12 min. or until chicken is cooked through, stirring frequently. Add broth and Neufchatel cheese; cook 1 min. or until cheese is melted, stirring constantly. Add Parmesan cheese; mix well.
   
3. DRAIN pasta; return to pot. Add chicken and vegetable mixture; toss lightly. Cook 1 min. or until heated through. (Sauce will thicken upon standing.)
   






Final Comments


Makes 6 servings, 1 1/3 cups each.