CHICKEN AND BELL PEPPER PASTA

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Combine fresh red, green and yellow peppers in this Chicken and Bell Pepper Pasta! This Chicken and Bell Pepper Pasta features creamy Neufchatel cheese.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb. linguine, uncooked
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 small each green, red and yellow bell peppers, cut into strips
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
2 Tbsp. flour
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
1/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken, bell peppers and garlic; cook and stir 5 to 6 min. or until chicken is done. Add 3/4 cup broth; simmer on low heat 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Whisk remaining broth and flour until blended. Add to chicken mixture; cook and stir 2 min. or until sauce is thickened. Add Neufchatel; cook 2 to 3 min. or until Neufchatel is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring constantly.
  • Drain pasta; return to pan. Add chicken mixture; mix lightly. Serve topped with Parmesan and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 48 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 30 g

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