Shelly's Recipe

CREAMY BOW TIE PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI

Category: Pasta - Chicken

8 ounces bow-tie pasta
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
2 cups broccoli florets
1 small red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth
4 to 6.5-ounces garlic and herb soft-spread cheese*

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add bow ties and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring, until done, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside. Add broccoli, red bell pepper strips and chicken broth to skillet. Cover and simmer until broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes. Return chicken to skillet and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and add the cooked pasta and cheese. Stir until cheese is melted.

Makes 4 servings.