Recipe: Creamy Chicken Primavera (using yogurt)

CREAMY CHICKEN PRIMAVERA

2 cups water
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup broccoli flowerets
1 cup tri-color rotini pasta
1/2 pound cooked chicken, cut into cubes
1/2 cup Dannon Plain Nonfat or Lowfat Yogurt
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions (green part only)
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons reduced- calorie mayonnaise
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Carrot curls (optional, for garnish)

In a medium saucepan combine water, carrots and broccoli. Cook, covered, 10 to 15 minutes or until tender-crisp; drain.

Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse and drain.

In a large bowl combine pasta, carrots and broccoli. Toss gently.

In a small bowl combine chicken, yogurt, green onions, mayonnaise, cheese, basil and pepper; mix well. Add to pasta mixture. Toss gently to combine. Cover; chill several hours. If desired, garnish with carrot curls.

Servings 4
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Recipe booklet: Taste Why It's Dannon, Favorite Brand Name Recipes January 1995