Fresh Asparagus, Tomato & Chicken Penne Pasta

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From Pillsbury. Makes4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1/2 lb. thin fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, cut into 1-inch lengths
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1 tub (10 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Reduced Fat Italian Cheese & Herb Cooking Creme
• 2 cups hot cooked whole wheat penne pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 Tbsp. KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese make it

Preparation

Step 1

COOK and stir chicken, asparagus and onions in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 7 to 8 min. or until chicken is done and asparagus is crisp-tender.

ADD cooking creme and pasta; cook and stir 3 min.

STIR in tomatoes; top with Parmesan.

kraft kitchens tips
PREFER A THINNER CONSISTENCY?
Add broth or milk, 1 Tbsp. at a time up to 4 Tbsp., until desired thickness is achieved.

VARIATION
Substitute 1 lb. uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp for the chicken, cooking the asparagus and onions 5 min. before adding the shrimp, then cooking an additional 2 to 3 min. or until shrimp turn pink. Add cooking creme and pasta, then continue as directed.

SERVING SUGGESTION
Serve with a crisp tossed green salad.

healthy living information
Low fat
Low calorie
Diabetes Center
diet exchange
1-1/2 Starch + 1 Vegetable + 4 Meat (L)

nutrition bonus
Get more than 1/2 cup of the recommended 2-1/2 cups of vegetables per day in this colorful low-calorie, low-fat pasta dish.

nutritional info per serving
Calories 350 Total fat 9 g Saturated fat 4.5 g Cholesterol 90 mg Sodium 580 mg Carbohydrate 32 g Dietary fiber 3 g Sugars 8 g Protein 34 g Vitamin A 20 %DV Vitamin C 8 %DV Calcium 15 %DV Iron 15 %DV