EASY PARMESAN-GARLIC CHICKEN AND PASTA

Steps:

• PREHEAT oven to 400°F Mix 1/3 cup of the cheese, the salad dressing mix and garlic powder. Moisten chicken with water; coat evenly with the cheese mixture. Place in single layer in shallow baking pan sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 20 to 25 minute or until chicken is cooked through (165°F).
• MEANWHILE, cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package; drain and set aside. Add sauce to same saucepan; cook on medium-low heat 5 to 6 minute or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Remove 3/4 cup of the sauce; set aside for later use. Add pasta to remaining sauce; toss gently to coat.
• SPOON about 1-1/2 cups of the pasta mixture onto each of six serving plates. Top each with a chicken breast and 2 tablespoons of the reserved sauce. Sprinkle evenly with basil and.