Main dishes

Chicken Alfredo Pesto Pasta

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kraft

This creamy combination of two fave pasta sauces uses shortcuts (like cream cheese spread and purchased pesto sauce)—a clever way to serve an impressive dish in no time!

time

prep:

10 min

total:

25 min

servings

total:

4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

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What You Need

1/2

lb. angel hair pasta, uncooked

tsp. oil

lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

cups milk

1/2

cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread

large red pepper, cut into strips

1/4

cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Tbsp. pesto

Make It

COOK pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 7 min. or until done.

STIR in milk and cream cheese spread; cook 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended. Add peppers, Parmesan and pesto; stir. Cook 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

DRAIN pasta. Add to cream cheese sauce; toss to coat.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute

Substitute 1-1/2 cups roasted red pepper strips for the fresh red pepper strips.

Special Extra

For more intense flavor, stir in 1 Tbsp. lemon zest or 1/2 cup pitted dry-cured olives, along with the peppers, Parmesan and pesto.

Food Facts

Pesto is an uncooked sauce made with fresh basil, garlic, pignoli (pine nuts), Parmesan or Pecorino cheese and olive oil. This classic, fresh-tasting sauce originated in Italy and is a favorite on pasta and chicken dishes. Look for prepared pesto in either the refrigerated aisle of your supermarket, with the sauces and dressings in the produce aisle or with the jarred pasta sauces in the grocery aisle.

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sharpeipup

posted:2/27/2012

Surprisingly good even without the red peppers. We're looking forward to the leftovers already.

Animalqueen18

posted:11/2/2011

This dish is fantastic! not only is it delicious but it is also affordable. I am a poor college student and this took basically nothing to make, and it was quick and easy to make, a perfect dish to make when you are short on time. My friends also loved it too. :)

Ricki2094

posted:9/29/2011

It would have been better if it had a little more kick. Not spicy enough. Next time I will add minced garlic to the chicken when I cook it.

ecssaw

posted:9/13/2011

Was not very impressed. Lack of flavor and I even added a little more pesto. Won't make this again.

a cook

posted:9/11/2011

Came out watery and no flavor

GeraldWalker

posted:6/29/2011

I had a small Dinner party and wanted to make something that would empress the woman. the only thing I left out was the pesto. I used fresh parsley. I also marine the chicken with a little season salt, fresh oregano and white wine. let's gust say there was nothing left.

misshappygolucky

posted:5/12/2011

I used double the parm. cheese (I LOVE CHEESE) but it was great, would have been greater w/ alittle garlic. I don't know why I didn't add it. :p

mlatiolais06

posted:5/7/2011

We thought this was great. I used 1 1/2 cup's of half and half, then 1/2 cup of skim milk because that is what I had on hand. I had no problems with the sauce being too thin. I think maybe some people aren't allowing it to cook long enough to thicken.

ChefSometimes

posted:4/26/2011

Pretty easy although my sauce was scary looking it was ok. Add pepper or some other source of heat and also 3 tbsp. of pesto otherwise it can be bland.

jrhsmc1109

posted:4/20/2011

HORRIBLE!! I followed the recipe as directed and it did not set up, cream cheese separated...absolutely terrible tasting. Your better off buying the Alfredo in a can.