Creamy Chicken Penne.

Creamy Chicken Penne

1 cup penne pasta, uncooked
1/2 cup THRIVE freeze dried chicken dices, rehydrated
1/4 cup THRIVE freeze dried chopped onions, rehydrated
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup snow peas
2 tablespoons red pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 tablespoon flour
3/4 cup milk
2 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan-Romano cheese
1/2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook chicken, onions, snow peas, red pepper and garlic in hot oil for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.

Melt butter in medium saucepan. Stir in flour until well blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil; cook on medium heat 2 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Add cream cheese, grated cheese, salt and black pepper, to taste; cook 1-2 minutes or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring constantly.

Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add chicken mixture and sauce; toss to coat. Top with parsley.

Yield: 2 servings.