Creamy Tomato-Basil Pasta with Chicken

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Attempting to revive the art of dinner conversation? Make something else. Pasta and chicken topped with creamy sauce and juicy tomatoes will only inspire one word: "yum."

time

prep:

30 min

total:

30 min

servings

total:

4 servings

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What You Need

cups penne pasta, uncooked

1/4

cup KRAFT Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing, divided

small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)

cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/2

tsp. each garlic powder and black pepper

oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed

cups grape tomatoes

1/2

cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese

fresh basil leaves, cut into strips

Make It

COOK pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp. dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cover. Cook 5 to 6 min. on each side or until done (165ºF). Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm. Carefully wipe out skillet with paper towel.

ADD remaining dressing, broth and seasonings to skillet; cook 3 to 4 min. or until heated through. Add Neufchatel; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until melted. Stir in tomatoes; cook 3 min.

DRAIN pasta. Add to ingredients in skillet with Parmesan and basil; mix well. Serve topped with chicken.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Serving Suggestion

Serve with a crisp tossed green salad.

Variation

Check out our shrimp variation Creamy Tomato-Basil Pasta with Shrimp.

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hm_decker

posted:7/22/2010

I used roasted red pepper dressing since I don't like sundried tomatoes. It was delicious.

anissiaw3444

posted:7/20/2010

This was a delicious EASY and QUICK recipe!!!

iluvtoeat24

posted:7/16/2010

aaaammmmmaaaaaazing..please make it ..you will do your stomach a big favor,its amazing.i was not able to find sun dried tomato dressing so i bought sundried tomatoes instead.mixed it with olive oil.and balsamic vinegar.black pepper and salt ..there is your salad dressing..and just follow the recipe..enjoy!i just made it today again.

Chatty_Kathy

posted:6/25/2010

Very Good~~ quick and easy! However, my chicken breasts took at least twice and long to cook~ I would suggest slicing them in half if you have very thick chicken breasts and are in a hurry. My whole family loved it!

jenniferbullfrog

posted:6/5/2010

I made this for the first time tonight and had a friend over to share. It was so easy and the sauce is really tasty! I'd make a little more sauce next time and maybe add a few mushrooms. Will definitely make again!

ba2bassett

posted:5/25/2010

I made this dish last Sunday and it was wonderful. We all felt like we were at a fine Italian resturant. The fresh basil really added a wonderful flavor.

kevsmom01

posted:5/17/2010

Lots of taste little time. Big hit with family love when a new recipe works.

beckywinstel

posted:5/5/2010

This was good but I would double the sauce next time. Mine was a little dry but we all liked it! Will definitely make again with a little tweaking. Add some tomato and basil or mediteranean feta cheese!

rickjeni

posted:4/26/2010

This is our new family favorite. I used chopped Roma tomatoes instead of the grape tomatoes... Perfect!

hungryflo

posted:4/20/2010

Where can I find the Sun-dried Tomato dressing..I used something else..did not taste great..I live in Independence, MO. Have found vinegrette but not dressing