Pampered Chef Pasta With Cream Cheese Recipe

Name: Pampered Chef Pasta With Cream Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth or (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth; 1 lb dry penne pasta; 2 -3 heads broccoli, broken into florets; 2 carrots, julienned; 4 ounces cream cheese; salt, as needed; black pepper, as needed; 1 tomatoes, deseeded and diced; 1/4 - 1/2 cup slivered fresh basil; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, for garnish; 4 seasoned and grilled chicken breasts (optional)

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 - 1 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth or (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth
1 lb dry penne pasta
2 -3 heads broccoli, broken into florets
2 carrots, julienned
4 ounces cream cheese
salt, as needed
black pepper, as needed
1 tomatoes, deseeded and diced
1/4 - 1/2 cup slivered fresh basil
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, for garnish
4 seasoned and grilled chicken breasts (optional)

1
In a large dutch oven or other large vessel with sides put the olive oil and the garlic. Heat over medium heat until the garlic has started to brown on the edges.
2
Add the broth, increase heat to high, and bring the liquid to a boil.
3
Add the pasta. Cook, reduce heat to medium high, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is half cooked.
4
Add the broccoli and carrots, reduce heat to medium. I usually cover the dutch oven with a plate at this time. Let everything cook for 2-3 minutes.
5
Add the cream cheese and stir frequently until the cream cheese has melted. Generously sprinkle the pasta with salt and black pepper.
6
Remove from heat and stir in the tomato and basil.
7
Serve garnished with the parmesan cheese and the chicken breast pieces(optional).

1047

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth or (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth, 1 lb dry penne pasta, and more.

Yes, Pampered Chef Pasta With Cream Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pampered Chef Pasta With Cream Cheese

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