PLANTERS® Penne with Chicken and Vegetables in Basil Sauce

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PLANTERS® Penne with Chicken and Vegetables in Basil Sauce recipe

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This was AWESOME! We'll definitely make it again! It was very easy to make and so delicious.

posted by

a cook

on 6/11/2007

time

prep:

15 min

total:

30 min

servings

total:

6 servings, about 1-1/2 cups each

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What You Need

bunch fresh basil (about 1 cup packed), divided

1/2

cup chopped PLANTERS Walnuts, divided

2/3

cup fat-free chicken broth, divided

cloves garlic, peeled

oz. penne pasta (about 4 cups), uncooked

Tbsp. olive oil

3/4

lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips

cups broccoli florets

cups red pepper strips (about 2 small peppers)

Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

Make It

CUT enough of the basil into thin slices to measure 2 Tbsp.; set aside. Place remaining basil in blender container. Add 1/4 cup of the walnuts, 1/3 cup of the chicken broth and the garlic; cover. Blend 30 to 1 min. or until smooth.

COOK pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken, broccoli and peppers; cook and stir 5 min. or until chicken is lightly browned. Add remaining 1/3 cup broth; cook an additional 6 to 8 min. or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.

DRAIN pasta. Add to ingredients in skillet along with the basil sauce; stir until well blended. Drizzle with the vinegar; mix lightly. Sprinkle with the reserved sliced basil and remaining 1/4 cup walnuts.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Special Extra

Sprinkle with KRAFT Shredded or Grated Parmesan Cheese just before serving.

Substitute

Prepare as directed, using white balsamic vinegar.

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iLOVEfood1111

posted:9/27/2006

My fiance LOVED this dish, it's become a once a week meal! I sprinkled it with some freshly grated parm cheese and it was fantastic! I also tried it with whole wheat angel hair!

cjbinkusmom

posted:6/12/2006

Good but not as flavorful or tasty as I expected from the comments other cooks made. Needs more spices. Grated cheese is required. Fairly easy to make. More broth is needed though and perhaps a blender is not the best way to make the sauce.

Annie9815

posted:5/10/2006

Th whole family loved this dish. I made the dish using a little extra chicken broth (as other comments suggested) I also decided to add 1/4 of a pkg of low fat cream cheese right at the end and we sprinkled fresh shredded parmesan on top. Next time though, I think I will add more veggies and a little less pasta. This made tons of food, plan on leftovers. Complete meal all by itself!!!

SusanNC1

posted:12/9/2005

Just right, healthy. It tastes good, and I would always use fresh basil.

Big_mama_cook

posted:11/19/2005

YUM!

brinsley22

posted:10/29/2005

I think it needed a little more flavor. I liked the basil sauce, but it needed more, I may add more fresh basil just before serving. Great leaftovers.

vr4355

posted:9/19/2005

I liked this recipe, but I think it needs more basil sauce. It seemed a bit dry. However, it makes a HUGE amount and the leftovers are good.

firemanswife2

posted:8/25/2005

This has been the best recipie that I have tried so far. I would make one sug... if you are sensitive to heart burn or acid reflux, reduce the amount of garlic in the basil sauce.

jswinks

posted:7/4/2005

Pretty simple to make, tastes great!

a cook

posted:6/20/2005

This recipe takes a little long to make, but it is definately worth it!