EASY WEEKNIGHT PASTA TOSS

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This easy weeknight pasta toss has it all: thin chicken slices, sweet carrots, red peppers, shredded cheese and a dressing of tangy vinaigrette.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. oil
1/4 cup KRAFT Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing
1 large carrot, thinly sliced
1 red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses

Steps:

Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken in hot oil in large skillet on medium heat 5 min. or until chicken is done. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm. Add dressing and vegetables to skillet; cook 4 to 5 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Place pasta in large bowl. Add chicken and vegetable mixture; mix lightly. Gradually stir in reserved pasta water, if needed, until pasta mixture is of desired consistency. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 36 g