CHICKEN PENNE

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The key to the creamy tomato sauce on this quick and easy pasta is Neufchatel cheese!

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 25m

Yield 6 servings, 1-1/3 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
3 cups frozen broccoli florets
1/2 cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed

Steps:

Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 3 min.
Meanwhile, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken and garlic; cook and stir 5 min. or until chicken is lightly browned. Add pasta sauce and cream cheese; stir. Bring to boil, stirring frequently; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min. or until chicken is done and cream cheese is completely melted, stirring frequently.
Drain pasta mixture; place in large bowl. Add chicken mixture; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 720 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g