This is super rich, but super yummy. Use low-fat cream cheese and reduce the butter if you wish.
1 16-oz. pkg. penne pasta
1 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
1/2 cup milk
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
ground nutmeg to taste
2 large chicken breast half without skin
Cook pasta as directed on package at the same time.
Grill or boil chicken cooked through.
In a large saucepan place cream cheese, parmesan cheese, butter and milk. Cook on low heat until cream cheese is melted, stirring frequently. Add pumpkin and spices; cook until heated through.
Add pasta; toss lightly. Cut up chicken into bite sized pieces stir into pasta mixture. Serve topped with additional parmesan cheese and sprinkle with nutmeg.
