Creamy Pasta Primavera

(from MMartin’s recipe box)

Source: Kraft Newsletter

Serves 6 people

Categories: Pasta

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. KRAFT CALORIE-WISE Zesty Italian Dressing
  • 1-1/2 lb. (750 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 3 cups coarsely chopped zucchini (about 2 medium)
  • 1-1/2 cups cut-up fresh asparagus (1-inch lengths)
  • 1 cup chopped red peppers (about 1 medium)
  • 1 cup 25%-less-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup (1/2 of 250-g tub) PHILADELPHIA Light Cream Cheese Spread
  • 1/4 cup KRAFT 100% Light Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 450 g (1/2 of 900-g pkg.) penne pasta, cooked, drained

Directions

  1. 1 HEAT dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken and vegetables; cook 10 to 12 min. or until chicken is cooked through, stirring frequently.

  2. 2 ADD broth and cream cheese spread; cook on medium heat 2 min. or until cream cheese spread is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring constantly. Add Parmesan cheese; mix well.

  3. 3 PLACE pasta in large saucepan. Add chicken and vegetable mixture; mix lightly. Cook 2 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. (Sauce will thicken upon standing.)

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