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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lsoctomah

posted:12/30/2010

My husband made this recipe and it was a big hit with the kids too. He used a whole box of penne so next time he wants to double the sauce. Great taste...will make again!!

a cook

posted:12/6/2010

This is one of our favorite pasta dishes. I make this recipe often and love it. I omit the chicken and make it as a vegetarian dish. It can be time consuming to prepare but worth it- Delicious!

a cook

posted:11/25/2010

Love this recipe! Have made it many times. Spectacular!!

jess1055

posted:11/24/2010

This was delicious!!!! The only reason I gave 4 stars was I did have to add some extra spice as it was slightly bland. I doubled the recipie (big family) and used zucc, red, orange and green peppers and mushrooms. I added some garlic, salt and pepper to taste as I was cooking. Everyone loved this dish!!

snoglo

posted:10/22/2010

I didn't have veggies on hand, nor did I have any chicken thawed so I made it without veggies/chicken and it turned out really good! I'd make this recipe again - it was quick and delicious!

Bake-aholic0803

posted:7/29/2010

I love this recipe! I altered the recipe a little bit, by omitting the zucchini and adding mushrooms instead. I also used yellow peppers. I seasoned the chicken with some salt and pepper. It turned out great! I can't wait to make it again!

lpk99

posted:7/2/2010

Awesome! My husband couldn't stop talking about how delicious this was. I love the flexiblity to use whatever veggies we have on hand too.

burdwood1

posted:7/1/2010

Awsome hot,cold, and left over!!! Great for the summer!!!

Graceace2007

posted:6/28/2010

I loved cooking this meal.I did a small variation and added yellow squash-loved the bursts of the flavors.Very easy,very tasty. I doubled...maybe even tripled the recipe (I do not cook with pasta often-so when the box said 16 oz-that was 2 cups) so when all cooked up,it seemed noodles dry and unsauced. I had my husband pick up extra box of the nuefchantel cheese and it was all good. I served with homemade bruschetta. I was very pleased with how things turned out.I would love to make this again and prolly will since my garden is producing massive amounts of zucchini.

aflynn1020

posted:6/21/2010

I wish there was a 1/2 star option...I would say this recipe was pretty good (3.5 stars). The dish was filling, the veggies were yummy, and the chicken was moist and flavorful. I added garlic, italian seasoning, salt & pepper, but it still could have used something else. My family liked the dish--they said it was "pretty good"