Creamy Bow-Tie Pasta with Chicken & Broccoli

Ingredients:

• 3 cups bow-tie pasta, uncooked
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 4 TBS Italian dressing
• 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
• Italian seasoning and black pepper
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups tomato-basil spaghetti sauce
• 4 oz. cream cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli to the cooking water for the last 3 minutes of the pasta cooking time.
• Meanwhile, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken, and sprinkle with pepper and seasoning. Turn all pieces over and repeat on the other side. Allow to cook about 5 minutes. Add garlic to the skillet and cook about 3 more minutes.
• Add pasta sauce and cream cheese to chicken in skillet. Cook on medium-low heat 2-3 minutes or until cream cheese is completely melted. Mixture should be well-blended and the chicken coated with sauce.
• Drain pasta and broccoli. Return to pot and add chicken mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.

*Serving suggestion: Butter ciabata bread and sprinkle with garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, paprika, and parsley. Broil on high until bread begins to brown.