Best Fresh Asparagus Tomato Chicken Penne Recipes

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FRESH ASPARAGUS, TOMATO & CHICKEN PENNE



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Healthy Living Dinner Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings, about 1-1/3 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup whole wheat penne pasta, uncooked
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 lb. thin fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, cut into 1-inch lengths
1/2 cup chopped onions
6 oz. (3/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 Tbsp. KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook penne as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken, asparagus and onions in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 7 to 8 min. or until chicken is done and asparagus is crisp-tender.
  • Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Whisk Neufchatel with Italian seasoning and 2 Tbsp. of the reserved cooking water until blended. Add to chicken mixture along with the pasta; cook and stir 3 min. Remove from heat.
  • Add tomatoes; mix lightly. If sauce is too thick, gradually stir in enough of the reserved pasta cooking water until sauce is of desired consistency.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 290 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 32 g

FRESH ASPARAGUS, TOMATO & CHICKEN PENNE



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How to make Fresh Asparagus, Tomato & Chicken Penne

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 lb. thin fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, cut into 1-inch lengths
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 tub (10 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Reduced Fat Italian Cheese & Herb Cooking Creme
2 cups hot cooked whole wheat penne pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • COOK and stir chicken, asparagus and onions in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 7 to 8 min. or until chicken is done and asparagus is crisp-tender.
  • ADD cooking creme and pasta; cook and stir 3 min.
  • STIR in tomatoes; top with Parmesan.
  • Prefer a Thinner Consistency?
  • Add broth or milk, 1 Tbsp. at a time up to 4 Tbsp., until desired thickness is achieved.
  • Variation
  • Substitute 1 lb. uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp for the chicken, cooking the asparagus and onions 5 min. before adding the shrimp, then cooking an additional 2 to 3 min. or until shrimp turn pink. Add cooking creme and pasta, then continue as directed.
  • Serving Suggestion
  • Serve with a crisp tossed green salad.

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