pat's Recipe

Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta with Chicken

Category: PASTA

3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1/4 cup Kraft Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing,
divided
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
(1 lb)
1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 tsp each garlic powder and black pepper
4 oz Philadelphia Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
2 cups grape tomatoes
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
8 fresh basil leaves, cut into strips

Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp dresing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cover. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, on each side, or until done (165). Remove chicken fron skillet; cover to keep warm. Carefully wipe out skillet with paper towel.
Add remaining dressing, broth and seasonings to skillet; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until heated through. Add Neufchatel; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until melted. Stir in tomatoes; cook 3 minutes.
Drain pasta. Add to ingredients in skillet with Parmesan and basil; mix well.
Serve topped with the chicken.

makes 4 servings