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Creamy Chicken, Bacon & Tomato Pasta

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Creamy Chicken, Bacon & Tomato Pasta recipe

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When people start saying a dish tastes like a restaurant fave, you know you’re on to something. Big cheesy taste (with bacon!) that's better for you and ready in 20 minutes.

time

prep:

20 min

total:

20 min

servings

total:

4 servings, 1-3/4 cups each

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What You Need

cups whole wheat farfalle (bow-tie pasta), uncooked

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

slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled

can (14-1/2 oz.) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained

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

1/2

cup water

1/4

tsp. pepper

Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Make It

COOK pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.

MEANWHILE, cook chicken in large skillet on medium heat 5 to 6 min. or until done, stirring occasionally. Add next 5 ingredients; mix well. Cook 3 min. or until Neufchatel is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.

DRAIN pasta; place in large bowl. Add sauce; mix lightly. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Food Facts

Some cooks prefer to drain the pasta well to prevent excess water from diluting the sauce, while others like a little moisture to help prevent pasta from sticking together. In any case, reserve a few tablespoons of cooking water to add to pasta if it starts to stick together or if you want to dilute the sauce.

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honey812

posted:1/20/2012

very very yummy! I think I will go a little lighter on the tomatoes next time and maybe less water- or more cream cheese? I'm thinking about going back and sprinkling some of the bacon on top too- but very good I will defintely make it again!

ckeat1127

posted:1/11/2012

I made this last night, doubled the recipe because I have 3 kids and a husband who likes the leftovers for lunch. I cooked the chicken in a garlic & herb seasoning and a little olive oil to give it more flavor. Not one person complained (which is rare) about eating it, and it was definitely less bland than many of the other recipes I have tried. I used the oscar meyer bacon crumbles (easy and just as yummy), but doubling the water was just a bit too much. I have a feeling that it will make the leftovers better though, so it works out. Everyone liked this one, and I liked it even more than they did.

jessiwormy

posted:11/26/2011

Did not have alot of flavor. The parmesan cheese added a little bit, but not much. Needs something, but i'm not sure what....

kidtrans

posted:11/1/2011

This was a BIG hit at my house!! Easy to make and will definitively be fixing it again.

SMoore

posted:10/18/2011

I made this recipe last night and only changed it a little. I cooked the chicken in zesty italian dressing, and added mushrooms and onion. We thoroghly enjoyed it!

a cook

posted:10/7/2011

VERY disappointed in this recipe! Far too bland for my taste and don't like the combo of flavors. Hubby and I could barely choke it down. I have a lot left so will have to add some more to it to make it palatable. I followed the directions exactly. Will NOT be making it again.

kimmisark

posted:10/7/2011

I love this recipe!!!

DLEyre

posted:8/2/2011

This was absolutely delicious!! and I agree with the other comment - tastes just like my favorite dish at Macaroni Grill. Definitely going to be making this again!

Kitkatj

posted:8/1/2011

I cooked a whole pack of Bacon and put it in it.

Xurocity

posted:3/15/2011

I doubled the recipe, added sun dried tomatoes & mushrooms