Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Creamy Pasta Primavera

INGREDIENTS:

4 cups penne pasta, uncooked

2 T low-fat zesty Italian dressing

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, shredded

2 zucchini, peeled and cut into chunks

1 1/2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1 inchpieces)

½ cup pepper (red, yellow, or red), chopped

1 cup 25%-less-sodium chicken broth

8 oz. light cream cheese spread

1/4 cup light Parmesan grated cheese


DIRECTIONS:

1.

Cook pasta as directed on package.

2.

Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and vegetables; cook 10 to 12 min. or until chicken is cooked through, stirring frequently. Add broth and cream cheese spread; cook 2 min. or until cream cheese is melted, stirring constantly. Add Parmesan cheese; mix well.

3.

Drain pasta; return to pot. Add chicken and vegetable mixture; toss lightly. Cook 1 min. or until heated through. (Sauce will thicken upon standing.)

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Printed from Allrecipes.com 7/16/2010

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