Chicken Alfredo Pesto Pasta

| 2
tsp.
oil
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1
lb.
boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
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2
cups
milk
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1/2
cup
(1/2 of 8-oz. tub)
PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
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2
cups
red pepper strips (about 1 large pepper)
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1/4
cup
KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
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2
Tbsp.
pesto
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8
oz.
(1/2 of 16-oz. pkg.)
angel hair pasta, cooked, drained
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HEAT oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 7 min. or until cooked through.
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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.
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ADD pasta; toss to coat. |
Pronto Saucy Beef Pasta Skillet

| 4
cups
bite-size
pasta, uncooked
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1
lb.
boneless
beef sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
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1/4
cup
KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing, divided
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1
can
(14-1/2 oz.)
stewed tomatoes, undrained
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1
medium
onion, sliced
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1
medium
green pepper, chopped
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1
can
(8 oz) sliced
mushrooms, drained
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1/2
cup
CHEEZ WHIZ Cheese Dip
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COOK pasta as directed on package.
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MEANWHILE, cook
and stir steak in 2 Tbsp. of the dressing in large skillet on
medium-high heat 2 min. or until steak is browned on all sides. Stir in
tomatoes with their liquid, the onions, peppers, mushrooms and
remaining 2 Tbsp. dressing. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium;
simmer 10 min. or until onions and peppers are crisp-tender. Remove
from heat.
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TOP with CHEEZ WHIZ; cover. Let stand 2 to 3 min. or until CHEEZ WHIZ is melted. Serve over hot drained pasta.
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Creamy Basil n' Red Pepper Pasta

| 2
cups
penne pasta, uncooked
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4
oz.
(1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.)
PHILADELPHIA Fat Free Cream Cheese, softened
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1/4
cup
fat free milk
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1
jar
(7 oz.)
roasted red peppers, well drained
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1/2
cup
fresh basil leaves
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2
Tbsp.
KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
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1
lb.
boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
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COOK pasta
as directed on package. Meanwhile, place peppers, cream cheese, milk,
basil and Parmesan cheese in blender; cover. Blend until smooth; set
aside.
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SPRAY large
skillet with cooking spray. Add chicken; cook on medium-high heat 3
min., stirring frequently. Stir in pepper mixture. Reduce heat to
medium; cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
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DRAIN pasta. Add to chicken mixture; stir gently until well blended. |