CREAMY CHICKEN PENNE WITH VEGGIES

Creamy Chicken Penne with Veggies image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

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2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 Tbsp. olive oil
3/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast s, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup chopped onion s
1/2 lb. fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, cut into 2-inch lengths
1 zucchini, cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into thin slices
1 small red pepper, chopped
2 tsp. minced garlic
2 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. flour
1-1/2 cups milk
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1/4 cup POLLY-O Grated Romano Cheese
1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and onions; cook 5 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently. Add asparagus, zucchini, peppers and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil; cook 2 min. or until thickened, stirring constantly. Add cream cheese and Romano; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended.
Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add chicken mixture and cream cheese sauce; mix lightly. Sprinkle with parsley.