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Chicken Pasta Primavera

Prep Time:
10 min

Total Time:
30 min

Makes:
4

3 cups penne pasta, uncooked

2 Tbsp. oil

3/4 lb. (340 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips

1 onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (19 oz/540 mL) pasta-style stewed tomatoes, undrained

1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets

1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips

1 each: carrot and celery stalk, sliced

1 tsp. dried basil leaves, crushed

1/4 tsp. each: crushed red pepper, black pepper, salt

1/3 cup KRAFT 100% Parmesan Grated Cheese

1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

COOK pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken, onions and garlic; cook 4 to 5 min. or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring frequently.

ADD tomatoes, vegetables and seasonings; stir. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 min. or until vegetables are tender.

DRAIN pasta; place in large bowl. Add chicken mixture and cheese; toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute

Prepare as directed, using any bite-size whole wheat pasta.

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Rated

by staccey on 12/7/2006
" this is an excellent tasting dish and easy to make you should definately try it."

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Serving Size = 2-1/2 cups (625 mL)

Nutritional Information

Calories

510

Total fat

13 g

Saturated fat

2.5 g

Cholesterol

55 mg

Sodium

1280 mg

Carbohydrate

67 g

Dietary fibre

6 g

Sugars

13 g

Protein

33 g

Vitamin A

60 %DV

Vitamin C

130 %DV

Calcium

15 %DV

Iron

30 %DV

Diabetes Food Choices

3-1/2 Carbohydrates + 3 Meat & Alternatives

Nutrition Bonus

This colourful dish provides an excellent source of both vitamins A and C. The broccoli provides vitamin A and the red bell pepper provides vitamin C.