Chicken Penne Primavera

This is the first time I made this recipe. Another Taste of Home classic. We thought it was great. Will definitely be a meal we make often here. These warm, homey dishes are what makes fall so much fun. Love to cook this kind of food, but love to eat it even more!

Chicken Penne Primavera

1 pkg. penna pasta, cooked according to directions on pkg.
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and thinly sliced
1 small onion, chopped
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 pkg. snow peas
1 small red pepper, chopped
2 tsp minced garlic
4 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp flour
3 cups milk
1 8oz pkg. cream cheese, cubed (For added flavor, you could use an 8oz tub of onion and chive cream cheese.)
3/4 cup parmesan cheese

1. Cook onion, peas, and red pepper in olive oil until tender. Remove from heat and keep warm.

2. Melt butter in sauce pan. Stir in flour until blended. Slowly stir in milk and bring to a boil.

3. Cook on medium heat until thickened.

4. Add cream cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook on low heat until cheese is melted and sauce is heated through.

5. Toss with veggies, chicken, and pasta.