CHICKEN ALFREDO PESTO PASTA

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This creamy combination of two fave pasta sauces uses shortcuts (like cream cheese spread and purchased pesto sauce)-a clever way to serve an impressive dish in no time!

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ pound angel hair pasta, uncooked
2 teaspoons oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups milk
½ cup PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1 large red pepper, cut into strips
¼ cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 tablespoons pesto

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 7 min. or until done.
  • Stir in milk and cream cheese spread; cook 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended. Add peppers, Parmesan and pesto; stir. Cook 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta. Add to cream cheese sauce; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.6 g, Cholesterol 109.8 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 38.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 497.3 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

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