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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kjlove09

posted:2/18/2010

Sooo good! Just added extra broth and neufchatel cheese.

sarabelle09

posted:1/4/2010

Dry; no flavor.

fishygirl45

posted:12/15/2009

Tastes great comes out a little dry though so next time I will add some more cream cheese and chicken broth to the pan

a cook

posted:11/11/2009

This is a really good recipe, but it can be a little bland. I definitely recommend doubling the sauce and seasoning to yout desired taste.

solymarr1

posted:11/4/2009

Love this recipe. Made it a few times already. Yummy and easy to make

shannonconklin

posted:10/8/2009

Love this and make it quite often. I double the sauce and occasionally use precooked chicken strips cut up. I also chop up fresh spinach (or use frozen) and add it to the sauce. Also add some oregano, basil and parsley as well. Picky 8-year-old twins don't even know they're getting double veggies since I added the spinach (chopped pretty small).

nicole1188

posted:8/26/2009

Taste was good, but next time I will double the sauce.

huskaluva

posted:8/26/2009

This was a great and very easy recipe to make. My husband, who isn't a big chicken eater, even loved it. I used pre-cooked, seasoned chicken and it tasted wonderful. We're big cheese lovers in our house so I added extra cheese on the top. Definitely one of my more healthier meals.

a cook

posted:8/24/2009

This is a great recipe! Even my husband, who doesn't like cooked broccoli, liked this and said he would like to have it again! Our 3 kids also liked it and asked for seconds! Thanks, Kraft!!

dsdore

posted:8/17/2009

A surprisingly light meal, even with the cheese. My family really liked it. I will definately make this one for my next family gathering.