PHILLY Chicken Alfredo Pesto Pasta Recipe
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PHILLY Chicken Alfredo Pesto Pasta

By: Philadelphia Cream Cheese 
"Classic, fresh-tasting pesto sauce originated in Italy and is a favorite on pasta and chicken dishes. Here it adds delicious flavor to a simple Alfredo sauce made with cream cheese. "

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (24)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Ingredients

  • 300 grams angel hair pasta, uncooked
  • 2 teaspoons oil
  • 450 grams boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 cups milk
  • 125 grams PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1/4 cup KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 tablespoons pesto

Directions

  1. Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 7 min. or until cooked through.
  2. Stir in milk and cream cheese spread; cook 3 min. or until cream cheese spread is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Add peppers, Parmesan cheese and pesto; stir. Cook 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  3. Drain pasta. Add to cream cheese mixture; toss to coat.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 601 | Total Fat: 24.8g | Cholesterol: 122mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2009 by valeriewessel   view full review
Sounded really good, but its pretty bland. Something needs to be added to it, so keep that in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2008 by sammit   view full review
This is soooooo delicious! The Philly melts well if you use the right level of heat.
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2008 by amylynnm_1   view full review
I thought this recipe sounded really good! I'm not sure if I did something wrong but the cream...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2009 by KimW   view full review
I made a few tweaks. I used olive oil for the chicken and I had a sun dried tomato and garlic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2009 by CHARLOTTE    view full review
This was very good but it could use a little more seasoning. I used half butter and half...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2008 by TODH   view full review
We all enjoyed this one, I blended the milk,philly cheese,pesto and parmsian then added to the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2010 by KittyBarnett   view full review
My husband loved this! I did add a heavy sprinkle of garlic powder, salt and pepper. A smidge...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2010 by CASSIEG3   view full review
My fiance and I just finished eating this and it was delicious! We took the suggestions below...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2010 by Sonia_Helgeson   view full review
This recipe is easy for a beginner cook like me and it takes awesome. I love it.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2010 by Roxy   view full review
After reading a few reviews, I took the advice and came up with my own version. I used extra...

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