CHICKEN AND PENNE PRIMAVERA

Chicken and Penne Primavera image

Looking for a filling pasta recipe for dinner? Then check out this Italian- style cheesy pasta and chicken breasts dish that's made easily on a stove top in just 30 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups uncooked penne or mostaccioli pasta (5 1/4 oz)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup sliced zucchini
1 cup sliced yellow summer squash
1 cup cut (2 inch) fresh asparagus spears
1/2 cup reduced-fat Italian dressing
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 1/3 oz)
Coarsely ground black pepper, if desired

Steps:

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
Meanwhile, in 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown on outside and no longer pink in center.
Stir in zucchini, squash and asparagus. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Stir pasta into chicken mixture. Stir in dressing and basil; cook until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with cheese and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 610 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g