CHICKEN ALFREDO PESTO PASTA

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If they're fans of Alfredo sauce and chicken pesto pasta, too, treat them to this Chicken Alfredo Pesto Pasta Recipe. It can be on the table in just 25 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     1 Bag, 5 Dinners

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb. angel hair pasta, uncooked
2 tsp. oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups milk
1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1 large red pepper, cut into strips
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 Tbsp. CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread

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 to 8 min. or until done. Add milk and cream cheese spread; cook and stir 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended. Add peppers, Parmesan and pesto sauce; mix well. Cook 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta. Add to cream cheese sauce; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Carbohydrate 53 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 10 g, Protein 41 g

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