Creamy Tomato-Basil Pasta with Chicken

By brandyc

Ingredients

• 3 cups Penne pasta, uncooked
• 1/4 cup KRAFT Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing, divided
• 4 small Boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp. each garlic powder and black pepper
• 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
• 2 cups Grape tomatoes
• 1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
• 8 Fresh basil leaves, cut into strips

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

COOK pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp. dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cover. Cook 5 to 6 min. on each side or until done (165ºF). Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm. Carefully wipe out skillet with paper towel.

ADD remaining dressing, broth and seasonings to skillet; cook 3 to 4 min. or until heated through. Add Neufchatel; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until melted. Stir in tomatoes; cook 3 min.

DRAIN pasta. Add to ingredients in skillet with Parmesan and basil; mix well. Serve topped with chicken.