leftover chicken & creamy pasta primavera

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Vanessa "Nikita" Milare
Hilo, HI

At least once a week I pre-plan & cook meals that I freeze. I always have leftover chicken. This is a quick & yummy recipe I pull out of my "Second Round Recipe" pack. Great way of using up any leftovers.

(1 rating)
yield 6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For leftover chicken & creamy pasta primavera

  • 3 c
    penne pasta, uncooked
  • 2 Tbsp
    zesty italian dressing
  • 1 1/2 lb
    chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 2 sm
    zucchini, cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 1/2 c
    aspaeagus, fresh & inch cut up
  • 1 sm
    red pepper
  • 1 c
    chicken broth, low salt
  • 4 oz
    philly neufchatel cheese, cubed
  • 1/4 c
    parmesan cheese,grated

How To Make leftover chicken & creamy pasta primavera

  • 1
    Cook the pasta in a large saucepan as directed.
  • 2
    Heat the dressing in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Add in the chicken & veggies. Cook for about 10to 12 mins or until the chicken is done. Make sure to stir frequemntly.
  • 3
    Add in the broth & Neufchatel cheese. Cook for 1 min longer or until the cheese has melted. Also make sure to stir constantly. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
  • 4
    Drain the pasta, return to the pan. Add in the chicken mixture & mix lightly. Cook for 1 min more or until heated all the way through.
  • 5
    Note: The sauce will thicken upon standing.

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