Chicken Pasta Primavera

INGREDIENTS :

2 cups cut-up fresh vegetables (green peppers, zucchini, broccoli, carrots)

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Grilled Chicken Breast Strips

4 oz. linguine, cooked, drained (about 2 cups)

3 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

COOK and stir vegetables in hot oil in large skillet on medium heat 5 min. or until crisp-tender.

ADD chicken and linguine; cook an additional 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

STIR in the cheese.

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Variation

Substitute 2 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (8 oz.), cut into strips, for the grilled chicken breast strips. Cook and stir chicken in hot oil 2 to 3 min. or until no longer pink on the outside. Add vegetables; continue cooking 5 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender and chicken is cooked through. Add linguine; continue as directed.

Variation - Lemony Chicken Pasta Primavera

Prepare as directed, adding grated peel and juice from 1 medium lemon before stirring in the cheese.

NUTRITION INFO :

Calories

350

Total fat

14 g

Saturated fat

3.5 g

Cholesterol

45 mg

Sodium

680 mg

Carbohydrate

34 g

Dietary fiber

2 g

Sugars

4 g

Protein

22 g

Vitamin A

60 %DV

Vitamin C

50 %DV

Calcium

15 %DV

Iron

15 %DV

Healthy Living Information

Good source of vitamin A or C

Diet Exchange

2 Starch + 1 Vegetable + 2 Meat (VL) + 2 Fat

Nutrition Bonus

Here's a colorful dish that's sure to please the entire family. The carrots are rich in vitamin A and the broccoli, green peppers and zucchini team up to provide a good source of vitamin C.

One-Pot Primavera Pastas

INGREDIENTS :

Take 2 cups uncooked bite-sized pasta, 1 chopped tomato, salt and freshly ground black pepper and mix & match your recipe from these options...

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

COOK pasta as directed on package; drain.

TOSS hot pasta with tomato, vegetables, 1/4 cup Kraft Dressing and 3/4 cup Kraft Cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

SPOON evenly onto 4 plates; sprinkle each with additional 1 Tbsp. cheese.

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Serving Suggestion

You can also serve a smaller portion as a side dish with your favorite barbecued meat.

NUTRITION INFO :

Nutrition Information Per Serving Serving Size Calories Total fat Saturated fat Cholesterol Sodium Carbohydrate Dietary fiber Sugars Protein Vitamin A Vitamin C Calcium Iron Exchange

1 cup eachbabyspinach leaves andcherry tomato halves Makes 4 servings, 1-1/4 cups each. 290 7 g 3.5 g 15 mg 440 mg 46 g 2 g 6 g 11 g 25 %DV 30 %DV 8 %DV 15 %DV 2-1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1-1/2 Fat

1 cup eachthinly sliced carrotsand green pepper Makes 4 servings, 1-1/4 cups each. 370 13 g 5 g 20 mg 490 mg 48 g 3 g 6 g 15 g 190 %DV 50 %DV 25 %DV 15 %DV 2-1/2 Starch, 2 Vegetable, 2-1/2 Fat

1 cup thinly sliced red pepper, 1/2 cup chopped green onions Makes 4 servings, 1-1/4 cups each. 340 11 g 5 g 25 mg 300 mg 47 g 3 g 5 g 12 g 50 %DV 140 %DV 15 %DV 15 %DV 3 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 2 Fat

1 cup eachthinly sliced mushrooms andgrated zucchini Makes 4 servings, 1-1/4 cups each. 330 11 g 3.5 g 10 mg 300 mg 44 g 3 g 4 g 13 g 10 %DV 20 %DV 15 %DV 15 %DV 2-1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 2 Fat

Creamy Pasta Primavera

INGREDIENTS :

3 cups penne pasta, uncooked

2 Tbsp. KRAFT Light Zesty Italian Dressing

1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks

2 zucchini, cut into chunks

1-1/2 cups cut-up fresh asparagus (1-inch lengths)

1 red pepper, chopped

1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA, 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese, cubed

1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

COOK pasta as directed on package.

MEANWHILE, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and vegetables; cook 10 to 12 min. or until chicken is cooked through, stirring frequently. Add broth and cream cheese; cook 1 min. or until cheese is melted, stirring constantly. Add Parmesan cheese; mix well.

DRAIN pasta; return to pot. Add chicken and vegetable mixture; toss lightly. Cook 1 min. or until heated through. (Sauce will thicken upon standing.)

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How to Make it Meatless

Omit chicken. Prepare as directed, cooking vegetables until crisp-tender.

Substitute

Prepare as directed, using whatever vegetables you have on hand.

How to Store Dried Pasta

Dried pasta will last almost indefinitely if stored in an airtight glass or plastic container in a cool dark place. Dried whole wheat pasta can turn rancid, however, so should be used within the recommended time listed on the package.

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NUTRITION INFO :

Calories

370

Total fat

10 g

Saturated fat

4.5 g

Cholesterol

85 mg

Sodium

420 mg

Carbohydrate

34 g

Dietary fiber

3 g

Sugars

4 g

Protein

36 g

Vitamin A

25 %DV

Vitamin C

40 %DV

Calcium

15 %DV

Iron

20 %DV

Healthy Living Information

Low fat

Low calorie

Low sodium

Diet Exchange

2 Starch + 1 Vegetable + 4 Meat (VL) + 1 Fat

Nutrition Bonus

Delight your loved ones with this creamy, yet low calorie and low-fat, meal that is an easy way to add vegetables to your family's diet.