Creamy Chicken Penne Recipe

Creamy Chicken Penne Recipe

  • 2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
  • 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (6 ounce) package snow peas
  • 1 small red pepper, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup DIGIORNO Grated Romano Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
  1. Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook chicken and onions in hot oil in large skillet for 6-8 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently. Add snow peas, red peppers and garlic; cook and stir 1 min. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
  2. Melt butter in medium saucepan. Stir in flour until well blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil; cook on medium heat 2 min. or until thickened, stirring constantly. Add cream cheese, grated cheese, salt and black pepper; cook 1-2 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring constantly.
  3. Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add chicken mixture and sauce; toss to coat. Top with parsley.