Creamy Pasta Primavera

Ingredients

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

Equipment

• frying pan
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
2. Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat.
3. Add chicken and vegetables; cook 10 to 12 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently.
4. Add broth and Neufchatel; cook 1 min. or until Neufchatel is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring constantly. Stir in Parmesan.
5. Drain pasta; return to pan.
6. Add chicken mixture; mix lightly. Cook 1 min. or until heated through. (Sauce will thicken upon standing.)