8/13/2011 Basket - Chicken Primavera

This recipe is from a Velveeta box. I'm typically not one to use on-the-box recipes, but this one turned out delish, and has become a summer regular in our house.

Chicken Primavera
Uses: broccoli, tomatoes

1 lb. chicken, cut into chunks
3 c. water
4 c. uncooked pasta
2 c. broccoli
1/2 lb (8 oz) Velveeta, cut up
1 t dried basil or 10 leaves fresh basil, chopped
1/4 to 1/2 t black pepper
2 tomatoes, cut coarsely


Spray large skillet with cooking spray. Add chicken; cook and stir on medium-high heat 4 min. or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in water. Bring to boil. Add pasta; cook 8 min. or until tender. Add broccoli, velveeta, basil, and pepper; stir until well blended. Cook until velveeta is completely melted, stirring frequently. Stir in tomatoes. (I don't add tomatoes to the whole thing, because if there are leftovers they store better without the tomatoes.)