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PLANTERS® Penne with Chicken and Vegetables in Basil Sauce

PLANTERS® Penne with Chicken and Vegetables in Basil Sauce recipe
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kraft
This was AWESOME! We'll definitely make it again! It was very easy to make and so delicious.
posted by
 a cook
on 6/11/2007
time
prep:
15 min
total:
30 min
servings
total:
6 servings, about 1-1/2 cups each

What You Need

1
bunch fresh basil (about 1 cup packed), divided
1/2
cup chopped PLANTERS Walnuts, divided
2/3
cup fat-free chicken broth, divided
4
cloves garlic, peeled
12
oz. penne pasta (about 4 cups), uncooked
1
Tbsp. olive oil
3/4
lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2
cups broccoli florets
2
cups red pepper strips (about 2 small peppers)
2
Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

Make It

CUT enough of the basil into thin slices to measure 2 Tbsp.; set aside. Place remaining basil in blender container. Add 1/4 cup of the walnuts, 1/3 cup of the chicken broth and the garlic; cover. Blend 30 to 1 min. or until smooth.

COOK pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken, broccoli and peppers; cook and stir 5 min. or until chicken is lightly browned. Add remaining 1/3 cup broth; cook an additional 6 to 8 min. or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.

DRAIN pasta. Add to ingredients in skillet along with the basil sauce; stir until well blended. Drizzle with the vinegar; mix lightly. Sprinkle with the reserved sliced basil and remaining 1/4 cup walnuts.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Special Extra
Sprinkle with KRAFT Shredded or Grated Parmesan Cheese just before serving.
Substitute
Prepare as directed, using white balsamic vinegar.
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