Creamy Pasta Primavera Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
2 tbsp kraft lite zesty italian dressing
1-1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into 1-inch pieces
2 zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces
1-1/2 cups cut-up fresh asparagus spears (1-inch lengths )
1 red pepper, chopped
1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 oz (1/2 of 8-oz. package.) philadelphia neufchatel cheese, cubed
1 cup cup kraft grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

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 MEATLESSOmit chicken. Prepare as directed, cooking vegetables until crisp-tender.SPECIAL EXTRASprinkle with 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives or basil just before serving.SUBSTITUTEPrepare using 5 cups of whatever vegetables you have on hand.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	266.61 Kcal (1116 kJ)
Calories from fat	79.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.86g	14%
Cholesterol	66.89mg	22%
Sodium	476.46mg	20%
Potassium	446.07mg	9%
Total Carbs	15.76g	5%
Sugars	4.16g	17%
Dietary Fiber	5.84g	23%
Protein	28.78g	58%
Vitamin C	28.6mg	48%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	22.6mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	79.96 Kcal (335 kJ)
Calories from fat	23.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.66g	14%
Cholesterol	20.06mg	22%
Sodium	142.89mg	20%
Potassium	133.78mg	9%
Total Carbs	4.73g	5%
Sugars	1.25g	17%
Dietary Fiber	1.75g	23%
Protein	8.63g	58%
Vitamin C	8.6mg	48%
Iron	0.2mg	4%
Calcium	6.8mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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