CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA

Creamy Pasta Primavera image

Fresh zucchini and asparagus team up with penne pasta, chicken and two kinds of cheese for a delicious way to get some veggies on the table.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings, 1-1/3 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing
1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces
1-1/2 cups cut-up fresh asparagus spears (1-inch lengths)
1 red pepper, chopped
1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and vegetables; cook 10 to 12 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently. Add broth and Neufchatel; cook 1 min. or until Neufchatel is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring constantly. Stir in Parmesan.
Drain pasta; return to pan. Add chicken mixture; mix lightly. Cook 1 min. or until heated through. (Sauce will thicken upon standing.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 36 g