CREAMY CHICKEN-CAULIFLOWER PASTA

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Cauliflower and chicken pair perfectly in this tasty pasta dish. Three kinds of cheese make it extra gooey and extra yummy.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 30m

Yield Makes 6 servings, 1-1/3 cups each.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-1/2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 Tbsp. oil
2-1/2 cups small cauliflower florets (about 1/2 small head), finely chopped
1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
6 KRAFT Singles, cut up
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add cauliflower; cook and stir 5 min. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm. Add chicken, in batches, to skillet; cook 3 min. or until evenly browned, stirring frequently. Return all chicken and cauliflower to skillet; cover. Cook on medium-low heat 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta, reserving 1-1/2 cups cooking water. Return pasta to pan; stir in reserved water and Singles. Cook on medium heat 2 min. or until Singles are completely melted and sauce is well blended. Add to chicken mixture in skillet with mozzarella; cook 2 min. or until mozzarella is melted, stirring frequently. Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 37 g

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