Easy Parmesan-Garlic Chicken and Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp basil fresh thinly sliced
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder 
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese divided grated kraft
• 24 oz classico family favorites pasta sauce divided traditional
• 0.7 oz env. seasons dressing mix italian good
• 4.8 cups blend rotini pasta whole wheat uncooked
• 1.5 lb chicken breasts boneless skinless

Equipment

• frying pan
• sauce pan
• oven

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400F.
2. Mix 1/3 cup cheese, dressing mix and garlic powder. Moisten chicken with water; coat evenly with cheese mixture.
3. Place in single layer in shallow pan sprayed with cooking spray.
4. Bake 20 to 25 min. or until chicken is done (165F).
5. Meanwhile, cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package; drain and set aside.
6. Add sauce to saucepan; cook on medium-low heat 5 to 6 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Reserve 3/4 cup sauce.
7. Add pasta to remaining sauce; mix lightly.
8. Spoon pasta mixture onto 6 plates; top with chicken, reserved sauce, basil and remaining cheese.