Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Creamy Pasta Primavera


This is a yummy light meal I made for dinner the other night. We loved it!

3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
2 Tbsp. Light Zesty Italian Dressing
1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 zucchini, cut into chunks
1-1/2 cups cut-up fresh asparagus (1-inch lengths)
1 red pepper, chopped
1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) Neufchatel cheese, cubed
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Cook pasta as directed on package. 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 Neufchatel cheese; cook 1 min. or until cheese is melted, stirring constantly. Add Parmesan cheese; mix well. Drain pasta; return to pot. Add chicken and vegetable mixture; toss lightly. Cook 1 min. or until heated through. (Sauce will thicken upon standing.)
Recipe courtesy of Kraftfoods.com. Photo courtesy of me!

1 comment:

-Melissa- said...

That looks good! You cant go wrong with pasta.