Spinach and Bacon Pasta Toss

By lindybug

Ingredients

• 1 lb. wide egg noodles, uncooked
• 3/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
• 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped
• 1 bag (6 oz.) fresh baby spinach leaves (4 cups)
• 1 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend, divided
• 8 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

COOK noodles as directed on package. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.

MEANWHILE, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 to 7 min. or until cooked through. Add tomatoes; cook 1 min., stirring occasionally. Stir in noodles and reserved 1/2 cup cooking water. Remove from heat.

ADD spinach, 1/2 cup of the cheese and the bacon; toss lightly to combine. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.