Creamy Garlic Pasta Primavera

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olives or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size strips
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 (24 ounce) bag green giant frozen pasta, broccoli, carrots, sugar snap peas & garlic sauce
• 1/3 cup whipping cream
• 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaf, if desired

Recipe

• 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.
• 4 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.