Creamy Pasta Primavera

photo by:kraft

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

time

prep:

30 min

total:

30 min

servings

total:

6 servings, 1-1/3 cups each

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What You Need

cups penne pasta, uncooked

Tbsp. KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing

1-1/2

lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces

1-1/2

cups cut-up fresh asparagus spears (1-inch lengths)

red pepper, chopped

cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

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

1/4

cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Make It

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 melted, 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.)

Kraft Kitchens Tips

How to Make it Meatless

Omit chicken. Prepare as directed, cooking vegetables until crisp-tender.

Special Extra

Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives or basil just before serving.

Substitute

Prepare using 5 cups of whatever vegetables you have on hand.

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gnilu

posted:8/5/2011

Very good recipe. Kids really love it. Nice way of feeding them lot of veges.

dcmbr11

posted:7/7/2011

I followed the recipe (plus a few of the suggestions), but I MUST have done something wrong. It was terrible: very bland, but when I added the spices another reviewer recommended it just became spicy, but still bland. Plus, it took me wayyyy longer than what it said it should take.

neeralshah

posted:3/16/2011

This was an excellent recipe. I did however, omit the chicken and instead added broc and olives. Also, the recipe was a little bland so I added Paprika, orageno, and crushed red pepers. My husband said it felt like eating at olive garden!!! Overall, great recipe and easy

Lindsey381124

posted:3/15/2011

I loved this meal! It took me a little longer than the stated time to make but that is probably because I'm a slow chopper!! I will definitely be making this again for my family

vorsthn

posted:3/13/2011

My husband loved this. I thought it was a little bland. probably won't make again.

bride724

posted:2/12/2011

Very bland. I am not very picky, but I would not make this again.

pookie_is_here

posted:2/7/2011

This was okay. Not bad for "healthy". Will probably make again.

a.johnson05

posted:1/27/2011

So good. Simple and delicious. I used broccoli, zucchini, matchstick carrots, and red pepper. Cannot wait to eat leftovers.

cheergrbb

posted:1/27/2011

This is very good. It is a bit plain for my boyfriend's taste so he adds cajun seasoning and spicy ranch dressing. The flavors are delicious together! We have made this several times.

Lucky_me21

posted:1/11/2011

VERY GOOD! I also added the whole 8oz block of cream cheese, only cause I made more pasta and veggies. Great recipe if you have extra veggies in your fridge! I also added red pepper and garlic for more flavor.