Main dishes

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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eviegnz

posted:12/5/2012

I made this for my two boys who are picky eaters, but changed some of the food in there. Instead of adding only those vegetable in the recipes, I ended up swapping them out for broccoli, zucchini, squash, red/orange/and yellow bell peppers, and both my boys (and husband) wanted seconds! I definitely would make this again, it has become an all time favorite with my family and even my mom has been asking for the recipe! By far my favorite one!!!

ricknbeck

posted:10/28/2012

Great recipe!!! I did use 8 oz of philly instead of 4

a cook

posted:6/22/2012

After reading several reviews, I went ahead and seasoned the chicken with salt, peeper, and a small pinch of Italian seasoning. I did not have asparagus but did have everything else. This dish was so good and tasty even the veggies had a lot of flavor. My husband loved it too, he wants this dish to be a staple in our house. Fast and easy to make...my favorite!

TerryT03

posted:5/23/2012

I made this tonight for dinner. The only enhancement I made was to add garlic powder and fresh ground black pepper which are staples in our house. It was delicious.

lbasticpenardo

posted:5/4/2012

I added summer squash instead of asparagus to this recipe and yellow peppers...It was fantastic! My entire family gobbled it up including the veggies they would have never eaten alone!

bklahaie

posted:3/25/2012

Read others reviews before making this recipe and decided to use the Philadelphia Cooking Creme 'Italian Cheese & Herb'. It really enhanced the flavor of the dish. Kids loved it!

SJarkov

posted:3/2/2012

This was a huge hit with my husband and the kids! I read the reviews in that it was a bit bland so I added Italian seasoning, garlic, and salt/pepper. I omitted the red pepper and added red onion. Delicious! My kids asked me to make the next night too!

1hotbiscuit

posted:10/12/2011

Seasoned the pasta with black pepper, ground oregano, garlic powder and some red chili flakes. Yummy and easy.

a cook

posted:9/20/2011

I really like it! I added some seasonings and red crush peppers, it was delicious. However, i did not include the chicken, insted i grill some chicken breast and serve it on the side.

msmiso

posted:9/2/2011

Everyone loved it. Very tasty, although it did need a little extra pepper and salt.