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Creamy Garlic Pasta Primavera

Hurrah for skillet dinners that go from cooktop to dinner table in less than 30 minutes! This one gets a jump start from a frozen pasta and veggie combo.
Prep Time: 25 min
Total Time: 25 min
Makes: 4 servings (1 1/4 cups each)
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1tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size strips
1/3cup water
1bag (24 oz) Green Giant® frozen pasta, broccoli, carrots, sugar snap peas & garlic sauce
1/3cup whipping cream
1/3cup diced red bell pepper
1/2cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired
Serve with...
Sunny Lemon Bars Sunny Lemon Bars
Total Time: 2 hours 15 min
1.In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 6 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, just until chicken is no longer pink in center.
2.Stir in water and frozen pasta-vegetable mixture. Cover; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are hot. Stir in whipping cream and bell pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until hot.
3.Turn off heat. Stir in cheese. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with basil. Serve with additional shredded Parmesan cheese if desired.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): After stirring in water and frozen pasta-vegetable mixture in step 2, heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes.
Make the Most of This Recipe
Substitution
Shrimp or scallops can be substituted for the chicken in this recipe. Reduce the cooking time in step 1 to 4 to 5 minutes.
Time-Saver
Save time when you buy boneless skinless chicken breast strips found in the meat department of the supermarket.
Special Touch
Red bell pepper strips or chopped red bell pepper makes a colorful garnish.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 430 (Calories from Fat 180); Total Fat 20g (Saturated Fat 9g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 100mg; Sodium 870mg; Total Carbohydrate 29g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 6g); Protein 35Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 35%; Vitamin C 30%; Calcium 20%; Iron 10Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 4 Very Lean Meat; 3 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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