CREAMY CHICKEN WITH BACON & PENNE

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Get inventive with chicken tonight with this new take on pasta in creamy white sauce. Crisp, savory bacon gives the chicken moisture (and flavor!) while it bakes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
3/4 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Wrap 1 bacon slice around each chicken breast. Heat large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cover. Cook 5 to 7 min. on each side or until chicken is done (165ºF). Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm. Discard drippings in skillet.
  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook cream cheese spread and broth in skillet until cream cheese is melted and sauce is thickened and well blended, stirring constantly with whisk. Stir in tomatoes and onions; cook 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta; return to pan. Add sauce; mix lightly. Serve topped with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 35 g

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