Creamy Chicken & Pasta Bake

photo by:kraft

Chicken, broccoli and noodles come together in a smart new way with this savory bake. Multi-grain rotini, broth and 3 kinds of cheese take this go-to idea to the next level.

time

prep:

20 min

total:

38 min

servings

total:

4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

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What You Need

1-1/2

cups multigrain rotini pasta, uncooked

cups small broccoli florets

lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

1/2

cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed

cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided

Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Make It

HEAT oven to 375ºF.

COOK pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 3 min.

MEANWHILE, heat large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 min. or until no longer pink, stirring frequently. Stir in broth; simmer 3 min. or until chicken is done. Add Neufchatel; cook and stir on low heat 1 min. or until melted. Stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella.

DRAIN pasta and broccoli. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly. Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish; cover.

BAKE 15 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake, uncovered, 3 min. or until melted. Let stand 5 min.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Special Extra

Add 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves to skillet along with the chicken.

Substitute

Substitute 2-qt. casserole dish for the square baking dish.

How to Safely Handle Raw Chicken

Always wash hands, preparation surfaces and utensils in hot, soapy water before and after contact with raw chicken. Dry hands and surfaces with a clean towel or paper towels. Take special care in washing worn cutting boards as there may be hard-to-clean grooves or cracks that can collect bacteria.

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murfydogs

posted:3/27/2009

Thought this dish was rather bland. Needs maybe some garlic or onion for more flavor.

dee170

posted:3/26/2009

really good and heathly high in fiber dish

chowmeingrl

posted:3/26/2009

It was pretty easy to make. I used spinach leaves instead. It came out good. However, it was a little dry. I'm going to add more sauce next time.

stacyg11

posted:3/25/2009

I used fat free cheeses (used cream cheese instead of the nuf. cheese). Also added Italian seasoning, dried onions, and garlic powder with the chicken for added flavor.

mommas23

posted:3/25/2009

I made this for dinner just last night. My family loved it, except for my four year old who is a very picky eater, but my two year old loved it. I followed the recipe exactly, but next time I will be adding garlic to it to flavor it up more. But other than that, it was a great meal!

TraciRood

posted:3/25/2009

Fantastic! I substituted the broccoli with asparagus. Fabulous dinner!

a cook

posted:3/24/2009

Followed recipe exactly, except I added a little garlic powder when adding the chicken broth. Both my husband and I loved it. Wouldn't change another thing!

a cook

posted:3/24/2009

My husband and I both enjoyed this recipe and will make it again. It was easy to make and we had enough left over for lunch the next day.

lindseym78

posted:3/24/2009

This was really yummy! My 5 year old loved it too. I doubled the receipt and it was great the next day for leftovers. I will continue to make this.

jhellendrung

posted:3/23/2009

My whole family loved this! 35 year old husband, a 6 year old daughter, and a 4 year old daughter! It was tasty and healthy!