CREAMY BOW-TIE PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI

Creamy Bow-Tie Pasta With Chicken and Broccoli image

Provided by hmpeters_88

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 6 1 1/2 cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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3 cups bow tie pasta, uncooked
4 cups broccoli florets
3 tablespoons Kraft roasted red pepper italian parmesan dressing
6 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups tomato and basil pasta sauce
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

-Cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli to the cooking water for the last 3 minutes of the pasta cooking time. Meanwhile, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and garlic; cook 5 minute Turn chicken over; continue cooking 4 to 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
-Drain pasta mixture in colander; return to pan and set aside. Add pasta sauce and cream cheese to chicken in skillet; cook on medium-low heat 2 to 3 minutes or until cream cheese is completely melted, mixture is well blended and chicken is coated with sauce, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken from skillet and keep warm. Add sauce mixture to pasta mixture; mix well. Transfer to 6 serving bowls.
-Cut chicken crosswise into thick slices; fan out chicken over pasta mixture in each bowl. Sprinkle evenly with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.4, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 108.9, Sodium 213.3, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.4, Protein 34.4