Chicken Penne Alfredo

Name: Chicken Penne Alfredo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked penne pasta; 1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli-cauliflower blend; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 envelope Lipton savory herb with garlic soup mix

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 5 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Cream cheese just might steal the show here. Combined with chicken, penne pasta, veggies and savory seasoning, it makes for a silky feast. —Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli-cauliflower blend
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon butter
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chicken broth
1 envelope Lipton savory herb with garlic soup mix

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions in a Dutch oven, adding the vegetables during the last 6 minutes of cooking.
Meanwhile, cook chicken in butter in a large skillet until no longer pink. Add the cheeses, broth and soup mix; cook and stir until cheeses are melted. Drain pasta and vegetables; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 524 calories, 28g fat (16g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 999mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein.

Cream cheese just might steal the show here. Combined with chicken, penne pasta, veggies and savory seasoning, it makes for a silky feast. —Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

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