Quick Fettuccine Cacciatore

Prep Time: 5 min.

Cook Time: -

Serves: 4 

Ingredients

8 ounces fettuccine, uncooked

2 teaspoons oil

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

1 cup green pepper strips

1 cup sliced mushrooms

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Italian Mozzarella/Parmesan Cheese Blend

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

  

Cooking Directions:

Cook pasta as directed on package.

Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink. Add peppers and mushrooms; cook 3 min., stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes with their liquid and the dressing. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 min. or until chicken is cooked through.

Drain pasta. Toss pasta with the chicken mixture; sprinkle with cheese and basil.

Yield: 4 servings

Still Hungry?

This tomato-based pasta is made hearty with chicken and topped with a delicious blend of Italian cheeses. It's a guaranteed family pleaser.

Notes:

Flavor Boost

Add 1 cup drained pitted ripe olives along with the tomatoes.

Substitute: You can use 4 cups of any of your favorite pasta shapes in this recipe.

Spinach Noodles with Potatoes, Green Beans and Pesto

From Miavita

Relax with a quick-to-fix pasta dish typical of the Italian Riviera. Serve with grilled shrimp or fish; fresh figs.

Ingredients

3 or 4 small new potatoes, scrubbed and diced

6oz. green beans, trimmed and cut into short lengths

12oz. spinach fettuccine

1/4 cup prepared basil pesto

1 medium vine-ripened tomato, seeded and diced

Preparation Cook: under 30 minutes

1. Cook potatoes for 2 minutes in a large pot of boiling salted water.

2. Add green beans and fettuccine to the pot. Cook until fettuccine is al dente. Drain and toss with pesto.

3. Serve in shallow bowls with diced tomatoes on top.

Nutritional Analysis

Number of Servings: 4

Saucy Chicken Skillet

This one takes a little longer to make but is worth it.

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Makes about 4 servings

8 oz Fettuccine, uncooked
1 tbs oil
4 small chicken breast halves (about a pound)
4 oz cream cheese cubed
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup vinaigrette dressing (we use balsamic but you can try another flavor if you wish)
2 green onions chopped
2 tbs Fresh basil or parsley
1/2 cup snow peas
1/2 cherry tomatoes halved

Cook pasta

Heat oil in  large skillet on med heat. Add chicken; cook 5 min on each side or until browned on both sides.

Stir in cream cheese, broth, dressing, green onions, basil. cook and stir until sauce begins to thicken and chicken is cooked through (170 degrees). Add snow peas and tomatoes; cook 2-4 min or until snow peas are crisp tender, stirring occasionally.

Serve over pasta